Folding the Handle
WARNING
Folding or unfolding the handle improperly
can damage the cables, causing an unsafe
operating condition.
• Do not damage the cables when folding or
unfolding the handle.
• If a cable is damaged, contact an
Authorized Service Dealer.
1.
Disengage the handle locks until you can move
the upper handle freely.
2.
Fold the handle forward either to the vertical
position or the fully forward position as shown
in
Figure
20.
Important:
Route the cables to the outside
of the handle locks as you fold the handle.
Figure 20
3.
To unfold the handle, refer to
Handle (page
5).
Storing the Machine in the
Vertical-Stow Position
During the mowing season or in the off-season, you
can store your machine in the vertical position to
minimize storage space.
Fuel is extremely flammable and explosive. A
fire or explosion from fuel can burn you and
others.
• Storing the machine in the vertical position
• Store the machine in the vertical position
• Do not store the machine in a position
• Do not transport the machine in the
• Do not attempt to start the machine in the
• Do not attempt to store any machine with
Folding or unfolding the handle improperly
can damage the cables, causing an unsafe
operating condition.
• Do not damage the cables when folding or
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• If a cable is damaged, contact an
1 Unfolding the
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DANGER
when there is too much fuel in the fuel tank
may cause fuel to leak from the fuel tank.
Fuel is extremely flammable and explosive.
A fire or explosion from fuel can burn you
and others.
only when the level of fuel in the fuel tank
is no higher than what is recommended in
this Operator's Manual.
that is beyond the vertical (90°) position;
otherwise, fuel may escape from the fuel
tank.
vertical-stow position.
vertical-stow position.
fuel and oil in the vertical-stow position
that is not designed for that purpose.
WARNING
unfolding the handle.
Authorized Service Dealer.
1.
Ensure that the level of fuel in the fuel tank is no
higher than what is recommended by the engine
manufacturer; refer to the engine manufacturer's
decal on the engine
Note:
If there is the level of fuel in the fuel
tank is too high, drain the fuel from the fuel tank
into an approved fuel container until it is at or
below the level recommended by the engine
manufacturer.
(Figure
21).