Homelite UT13122 - Manual (Page 15)

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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.
Fig. 16
HUBCAP
COTTER PIN
WHEEL
WHEEL AXLE
Fig. 17
HANDLE KNOBS
UPPER
HANDLE
LOWER
HANDLE