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MAINTENANCE ADJUSTING THE DRIVE LEVERS See Figure 32. To maximize operator comfort and control, the height and angle of the mower drive levers can be adjusted. To adjust the drive lever height:  Remove the hex head bolts from the drive lever mounting bracket.  Shift the drive lever up or down as needed.  Reinstall the bolts and tighten securely. To change the drive lever angle:  Loosen the hex head bolts on the drive lever mounting bracket, but do not remove.  Move the lever forward or backward to achieve the desired angle.  Retighten the bolts to secure. NOTE: Always keep both drive levers at the same height and angle. Neutral position for the drive levers should ­always be even. STORING THE MOWER The following steps should be taken before storing the mower for the season.  Remove any build-up of grass and leaves on or around the motor cover. Wipe the mower clean with a dry cloth. Do not spray with a garden hose, water, or liquids to clean.  Plug the mower up to charge for the entire time of storage. NOTE: If it is not possible to leave the mower charger connected during storage, charge the batteries at least once a month during storage.  Store mower in a clean, dry place that is inaccessible to children. Do not store near any appliance that operates with flame such as a gas water heater, clothes dryer, or furnace. NOTE: Set the parking brake and do not leave the key in the mower during storage. Place the key in a location that is inaccessible to children.  If the mower must be stored outside, make sure it is covered completely to protect it from the elements.  Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts. DRIVE LEVER DRIVE LEVER MOUNTING BRACKET HEX HEAD BOLTS HEX HEAD BOLTS DRIVE LEVER ADJUSTING SLOT Fig. 32 PREPARING FOR USE AFTER STORAGE The following steps should be taken before using the mower after it has been stored:  Review maintenance chart.  Fully charge the batteries.  Check tire pressure and inflate as needed.  Briefly drive the mower and check all systems and com- ponents to ensure they are functioning correctly. 29 - English

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29 — English
MAINTENANCE
Fig. 32
DRIVE LEVER
MOUNTING
BRACKET
HEX HEAD
BOLTS
DRIVE
LEVER
ADJUSTING
SLOT
DRIVE
LEVER
HEX HEAD
BOLTS
ADJUSTING THE DRIVE LEVERS
See Figure 32.
To maximize operator comfort and control, the height and
angle of the mower drive levers can be adjusted.
To adjust the drive lever height:
Remove the hex head bolts from the drive lever mounting
bracket.
Shift the drive lever up or down as needed.
Reinstall the bolts and tighten securely.
To change the drive lever angle:
Loosen the hex head bolts on the drive lever mounting
bracket, but do not remove.
Move the lever forward or backward to achieve the desired
angle.
Retighten the bolts to secure.
NOTE:
Always keep both drive levers at the same height
and angle. Neutral position for the drive levers should always
be even.
STORING THE MOWER
The following steps should be taken before storing the
mower for the season.
Remove any build-up of grass and leaves on or around the
motor cover. Wipe the mower clean with a dry cloth. Do
not spray with a garden hose, water, or liquids to clean.
Plug the mower up to charge for the entire time of stor-
age.
NOTE:
If it is not possible to leave the mower charger
connected during storage, charge the batteries at least
once a month during storage.
Store mower in a clean, dry place that is inaccessible to
children. Do not store near any appliance that operates
with flame such as a gas water heater, clothes dryer, or
furnace.
NOTE:
Set the parking brake and do not leave the key
in the mower during storage. Place the key in a location
that is inaccessible to children.
If the mower must be stored outside, make sure it is
covered completely to protect it from the elements.
Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemi-
cals and de-icing salts.
PREPARING FOR USE AFTER STORAGE
The following steps should be taken before using the mower
after it has been stored:
Review maintenance chart.
Fully charge the batteries.
Check tire pressure and inflate as needed.
Briefly drive the mower and check all systems and com-
ponents to ensure they are functioning correctly.