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Maintenance and storage
• Disengagedrives, set parkingbrake, stop engineand
remove key or disconnect sparkplug wire(s). Wait for all
movement to stop before adjusting, cleaning or
repairing.
• Clean grassand debrisfrom cuttingunit,drives,
mufflers, andenginetohelp preventfires. Clean up
oil or fuel spillage.
• Let engine cool before storing and Do not store near
flame.
• Shutofffuel while storing or transporting. Do not store
fuel nearflamesor drainindoors.
• Parkmachine onlevel ground. Setparkingbrake.
Never allow untrainedpersonnel toservicemachine.
• Use jackstandsto support componentswhen required.
• Carefully release pressure from componentswith
stored energy.
• Disconnectthe battery or remove sparkplug wire(s)
before making any repairs. Disconnectthe negative
terminal first andthepositivelast. Reconnect the
positive first and negative last.
• Use care when checking blades. Wrap theblade(s) or
wear gloves, anduse cautionwhen servicing them. Only
replaceblades. Never straighten or weld them.
• Keephandsand feetawayfrom moving parts. If
possible, Do not make adjustmentswith the engine
running.
• Keepall partsingood working conditionandall
hardware tightened. Replace all worn or damaged
decals.
Quick™ MowerSafety
The following list containssafetyinformationspecificto
Better Outdoor Products™ and other safetyinformation
youmust know.Thisproductiscapable of amputating
handsand feet and throwing objects. Alwaysfollow all
safety instructionstoavoid seriousinjury or death.This
productisdesignedfor cutting and mulching grassor,
whenequipped with agrassbagger,for catching cut
grass. Any use forpurposesother than these could
provedangerousto user and bystanders.
General Operation
• Besure the area isclear ofother people before
mowing. Stopthe machineifanyone entersthe area.
• Do not touch equipmentor attachmentpartswhich
maybe hot from operation.Allow to cool before
attempting to maintain, adjust or service.
• Use only Better Outdoor Products™ approved
attachments. Warranty may be voidedif usedwith
unapproved attachments.
Slope Operation
All slopesand rampsrequire extra caution.If youfeel
uneasy on a slope, Do notmowit.
• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. from
themowingarea.
• Watch forholes, rutsor bumps. Tall grasscan hide
obstacles.
• Use caution neardrop-offs, ditches, or embankments.
Themachine could suddenly turn over if awheel goes
over the edge of a cliff orditch,orif an edge cavesin.
• Use extra care withgrasscatchersor other
attachments. These can change the stabilityof the
machine.
• Keepall movementon slopesslow and gradual.Do
not make sudden changesinspeed or direction.
• Mow slopesside to side.
• Do not mow slopesgreater than 15 degrees.
Service
• Never store the machine or fuel containerinside where
there isan open flame, such asnear a water heater or
furnace.
• Keepnutsandboltstight,especiallytheblade
attachment bolts. Keep equipment in good condition.
• Never tamper with safetydevices. Checksafety
systemsfor proper operation before each use.
• Understand service procedure before doingwork. Keep
the workarea clean and dry.
• Engine exhaust fumescan cause sicknessor death.
ONLY start engine outdoorsor in awell ventilated place.
• Keepcigarettes, sparksand open flamesaway from
the fuel system and the battery.
• Alwayshave an approved and fully charged fire
extinguisher near your workarea.
• Wear personal eye protection when using compressed
air for cleaning purposes.
• Neverlubricate, serviceoradjust mowerwhileitis
moving. Keep all safety devices in place and in working
condition.
• Keephardware tight.
Topreventthem from getting caught, keep hands, feet,
clothing,jewelryand long hair awayfrom anymoving
parts.
• Before servicingmachine, disengage all powerand
stop the engine. Let engine cool.
• Securely support anymachineelementsthatmust be
raised for service work.
• Keepall partsingood condition and properlyinstalled.
Fix damage immediately. Replaceworn or brokenparts.
Remove anybuildup of grease, oil ordebris.
• Unauthorized modificationsto themower mayimpairits
function and safety and will void any warranty.
