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STORAGE
ImmediateLy prepare your lawn mower for storage at the
end _f the season or if the unit wt!l not be used for 30 days or more.
LAWN MOWER
When awn mower s to be stored fore pedod of t_me,clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, eaves, etc Store n
a clean, dry area.
•Ciean entire fawn mower (See "CLEANING" tn the Customer Responsibilities Secfion of this manual). "
•Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities secilon of this manual
•Be sure that all nuts boIts screws and pins are securelyfastened inspect movlngpartsfordamage, breakage and wear.. Replace If necessary.
•Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surlacas; Band I_ghtty before painting.
HANDLE (See Fig. 15)
You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage
"Squeeze the bottom ends of the lower handle toward each other unttl the lower handle clears the handle bracket, then move handle forward_
=Loosen upper handle mounting bolts enough to allow upper handle Io be folded back,
IMPORTANT: WHEN FOLDING THE HANDLE FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORTATION, BE SURE TO FOLD
THE HANDLE AS SHOWN OR you MAY DAMAGE THE CONTROL CABLES:
•When setting up your handle from the storage position the lower handle will automatically lbck Into the mew pg
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LOWERHANDLE
ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
iMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT ,TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL
SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FLTER,
FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO, EXPERIENCE INDECATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED
FUELS (CALL_ED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL. OR
METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING
STORAGE..ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FU_L
,SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WH_LE IN STORAGE
•Drain:the fuel tank.
,Start {he _ngfne and tet It run until the fuel lines and carbureto! are empty.
Never_use engtne or carburetor cleaner prod ucts in the fuel tank Or permanent damage may occur
•Use fresh fuel next season
NOTE: Fue_ stabilizer is an'acceptable alternative In
minimizing the format}on ef fuel gum deposits dudng stor- age, Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage contalner. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Run eng!ne at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stablllzer to reach the carburetor. Do hot d rainthe gas tank and carburetorlf using fuet stabilizer
ENGINE oIL
Drain oil (with _nglne warm) and replace with clean engine
oil. (See "ENGINE = in the Customer Responsibilities
sect!0n of th!s manua!)
CYLINDER "
•Remov e spark 9lug.
•Pout one ounce (29 mi) of oil through spark plug hole into cylFnder_ '
•Pull starter handle slowly a few limes to distribute eli.
•Repiace With new spark ¢lug.
SQUEEZETO ._
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OPERATORPRESENCE
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LOWERHANDLE
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| • | Do not stere gasoIIne from one season to another_ | |
| • | Replace your gasoline can !1 your can starts | t() rust |
HAIRPIN |
| Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems | |
,, | if possible, store your _Jnt[indc_ors and cover | it to give | |
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•Cover your unit w!th a suitable protective cover that
"dQes not retain moisture. DO not use plastic. PlasIic cannot braathewhlch allows, condensation to form and
will caus_ your unit to rust.
IMPORTANT_ NEVER COVER MOWER WHILE ENGINE AND E_HAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM.
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