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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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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Conclusion

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

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