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Safety Precautions

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  1. Safety Precautions, Disconnect the spark plug wire: step 1, image 1 of 2 Safety Precautions, Disconnect the spark plug wire: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Before you begin, ensure that the engine is powered down and cool to the touch.

    • Grab the plastic housing at the end of the spark plug wire and pull firmly to disconnect it.

  2. Safety Precautions, Flip the engine switch to the off position: step 2, image 1 of 2 Safety Precautions, Flip the engine switch to the off position: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Flip the red engine ON/OFF switch to the OFF position.

  3. Safety Precautions, Close the fuel valve: step 3, image 1 of 2 Safety Precautions, Close the fuel valve: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Flip the fuel valve lever to the OFF position.

  4. Safety Precautions, Turn off the ignition: step 4, image 1 of 2 Safety Precautions, Turn off the ignition: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Flip the ignition switch to the OFF position.

    • Ensure the wheel drive control lever is set to the neutral position.

  5. Safety Precautions, Allow the wheels to freewheel: step 5, image 1 of 3 Safety Precautions, Allow the wheels to freewheel: step 5, image 2 of 3 Safety Precautions, Allow the wheels to freewheel: step 5, image 3 of 3
    • Pull the locking pin out and rotate it 90˚ to unlock the right wheel from the hub.

    • Repeat for the left wheel.

  6. Safety Precautions, Add wheel chocks: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Insert wheel chocks underneath each wheel to keep the device stationary during disassembly.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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