Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the
unit will not be used for 30 days or more.
LAWN MOWER
When lawn mower is to be stored for a
period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a
clean, dry area.
1.Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual).
2.Lubricate as shown in the Mainte- nance section of this manual.
3.Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws,
and pins are securely fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage and wear. Replace if necessary.
4.Touch up all rusted or chipped paint
surfaces; sand lightly before painting.
HANDLE
You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage.
1.Loosen the two (2) handle knobs on sides of the upper handle and allow handle to fold down to the rear.
2.Squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle toward each other until pins in handle clear the brackets and pivot entire handle assembly forward and allow it to rest on mower.
•When setting up your handle from the storage position, the lower handle will require manually locking into the mowing position.
IMPORTANT: When folding the handle for storage or transportation, be sure to fold the handle as shown or you may damage the control cables.
Operator presence control bar
Upper
Fold fonNard for stroage
Fold backward
Mowing position
Lower handle
Med,
Lowpin
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ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT: it is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage.
Also, experience indicates that alcohol
blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture
which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage.
1.Drain the fuel tank.
2.Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty.
•Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
•Use fresh fuel next season.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or
storage container. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Run
engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach
the carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
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