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Section 5: Maintenance
Beforeinspecting,cleaningor servicingthe machine,shutoffengine,wait for movingpartsto stop,dis-
connectsparkplugwire and movewire awayfromsparkplug.
Failureto followtheseinstructions canresultin seriouspersonalinjuryor property damage.
5. Measure again,as in steps 2, 3 and4
to determine if you needto continue
adjusting. Adjust untilthe two spring
measurementsdiffer in lengthby approxi-
mately1/4".
6. Reinstallthe belt cover. See
Replacingthe Belt Cover.
GRASS CATCHER
PARTS REPLACEMENT
TheGrassCatcheris madeup of three
parts: the door, the frame, and the cloth
bog. Thefollowing procedureexplains
how to removeand replaceeachof the
parts.
Replacing the GrassCatcher Door
1. Removethe GrassCatcherfrom the
2. Removethe GrassCatcherdoor. See
Replacingthe GrassCatcherDoor.
3. The bag is mountedoverthe wire
frame and under the door, and is held in
placewith four plastic clips (E,Figure
5-13). Removeeachof the clips by
pulling from an endand off the frame (F).
Figure 5-13
• Never store mower with fuel in fuel
tank inside a buildingwhere fumes can
reach an openflame or spark, or where
ignitionsourcesare presentsuchas hot
water and space heaters, furnaces,
clothesdryers, stoves, electric motors,
etc. Make sure engine is cool before
storing.
• Drain gasoline outdoors into an
approved container.
• Do not smoke and keep away from
openflame.
Failure to follow these instructions will
result in serious personal injury or
propertydamage.
mower.
2. Thedoor is mounted onto rods at both
ends of the wire-formed handle. Squeeze
the handlewith one hand while pulling the
top-side of the door (C, Figure5-12) out
and off the end of the rod (D).
Figure5-12: Replacingbagdoor.
3. To replacethe door, insert one of the
endsof the wire-formedhandle (D, Figure
5-12) into the hole in the top-side of the
door (C).
4. Squeeze the handlewith one hand
whileyou pull the other side of the door
(C, Figure5-12) up and overthe end of
the other rod (D). The door should swing
freely when done.
Replacing the Cloth Bag or Frame
1. Removethe GrassCatcherfrom the
mower.
4. Pull the bag offthe frame.
5. To replacethe frame or bag, position
the top of the bag (long side) up.
Positionthe top of the frame (wire-
formed handleside) up. Pull the open
end of the bag over the rear end of the
frame and underthe handle.
6. Press eachof the bag'sfour plastic
clips (E,Figure5-13) ontothe frame
opening(F).
7. Install the door. Seestep 3,
Replacingthe GrassCatcherDoor.
EXTENDED STORAGE
Usethe following suggestionswhen
storing the mowerfor extendedperiodsof
time.
• Store mower in a levelposition.
• Thoroughly inspect t he
mower for any loose,
broken,or missing parts.
Repairor replaceas
necessary.
• Removeall fuel from fuel
tank or usea fuel stabilizer
additive as directedin
EngineOwner'sManual.
• Perform enginemaintenance as
describedin the Storageinstructions of
the EngineOwner'sManual.
• Checkall nuts and screwsfor tightness.
• On electricstart modelsremovekey
from keyswitch.
• Chargethe batteryfor 24 to 48 hours
beforeand after seasonalstorage.
• Disconnectspark plug wire from spark
plug.
Foldingthe HandlebarAssembly
IMPORTANT:To avoiddamageto the
cablesand wiring, alwaysfold the top
section of the handlebarassembly
backward. Cablescanbe severelybent if
folded incorrectly.
1. Loosenthe top two handlebar adjust-
ment knobs (1, Figure5-16) while sup-
porting the assemblywith one hand.
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Figure5-16: Foldingthe mowerforstorage.
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