Homelite UT13126 User Manual - Page 15

MAINTENANCE REPLACING WHEELS See Figure 16. To replace a wheel:  Stop the motor and remove the switch key. � Turn the mower on its side.  Using a flat blade screwdriver, pry off the hubcap.  Remove the cotter pin from the wheel axle, then remove the wheel.  Replace with new tire and insert new cotter pin to secure.  Replace hubcap. STORING THE MOWER See Figure 17.  Remove the switch key and store in a secure location out of the reach of children.  Turn mower on its side and clean grass clippings that have accumulated on the underside of the mower deck.  Wipe the mower clean with a dry cloth. � Check all nuts, bolts, knobs, screws, fasteners, etc., for tightness. � Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage, and wear. Have repairs made on any damaged or missing parts.  Store mower indoors in a clean, dry place out of the reach of children.  Do not store near corrosive materials such as fertilizer or rock salt. To lower the handle before storing:  Fully loosen the handle knobs on the sides of the handle and fold the upper handle down.  Push inward on each side of the lower handle, and lift the sides of the lower handle past the edges of the handle mounting brackets. BATTERY MAINTENANCE It is recommended to charge the mower every 2 months for optimum performance when not in use. If the battery has been in storage for a long time without recharging, it will be in a low charge state. HUBCAP COTTER PIN WHEEL AXLE HANDLE KNOBS WHEEL Fig. 16 UPPER HANDLE LOWER HANDLE Fig. 17 Page 15