Weed Eater WE18XP Owner Manual - Page 14

STORAGE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area. • Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEAN- ING" in the Maintenance section of this manual). • Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual. • Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and pins are securely fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage and wear. Replace if necessary. • Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand lightly before painting. Operator presence control bar FOLD FORWARD FOR STORAGE MOWING POSITION Upper handle Cam lock Lower handle HANDLE You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage. 1. Loosen the two cam locks on sides of the upper handle and allow handle to fold down to the rear. 2. Loosen the two handle knobs on sides of the lower handle, lift the sides of the lower handle past the enges of the handle brackets and pivot entire handle assembly forward and allow it to rest on mower. • When setting up your handle from the storage position, the lower handle will require manually locking into the mowing position. IMPORTANT: When folding the handle for storage or transportation, be sure to fold the handle as shown or you may damage the control cables. Handle knob BATTERY IMPORTANT: Battery should always be stored in a fully charged state. Charge every two weeks, even when not in use. (See "To Prepare Battery" in the Assembly section of this manual.) WARNING: Do not store battery in temperatures lower than 32° F (0° C). OTHER • If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to protect it from dust and dirt. • Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe, which allows condensation to form and will cause your unit to rust. 14