STORING MACHINE
Storing Safety
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Engine exhaust fumes can cause sickness or death.
•If it is necessary to run an engine in an enclosed area, use an exhaust pipe extension to remove the fumes. Always try to work in a well ventilated area.
•DO NOT store mower with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
•Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
Preparing Machine for Storage
1.Repair any worn or damaged parts. Replace parts if necessary. Tighten loose hardware.
2.Clean under the deck.
3.Sharpen mower blades.
4.Paint scratched or chipped metal surfaces to prevent rust.
5.Apply light coat of engine oil to pivot and wear points to prevent rust.
6.Lubricate grease points.
Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
Fuel:
If you have been using “Stabilized Fuel”, add stabilized fuel to tank until the tank is full.
NOTE: Filling the fuel tank reduces the amount of air in the fuel tank and helps reduce deterioration of fuel.
If you are not using “Stabilized Fuel”:
1. Stop mower in a
NOTE: Try to anticipate the last time the mower will be used for the season so very little fuel is left in the fuel tank.
2.Allow engine to run until it runs out of fuel.
3.Change engine oil and filter while engine is warm.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Fuel without stabilizer can varnish and partially plug carburetor jets and passageways in a stored machine.
•Use fresh fuel when adding fuel stabilizer. Fuel stabilizers are ineffective when added to fuels that are more than 30 days old.
4.Mix fresh fuel and fuel stabilizer in separate container. Follow stabilizer instructions for mixing.
5.Fill fuel tank with stabilized fuel.
6.Run engine for a few minutes to allow fuel mixture to circulate through carburetor.
Engine:
Engine storage procedure should be used when mower is not to be used for longer than 60 days.
1.Service air filter if necessary.
2.Clean debris from engine air intake screen.
3.Remove spark plug. Put 30 mL (1 oz.) of clean engine oil in cylinder.
4.Install spark plug, but do not connect spark plug wire.
5.Slowly pull starter handle several times to allow oil to be distributed.
6.Store the mower in a dry, protected place. If mower is stored outside, put a waterproof cover over it.
Fold Handles
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! DO NOT CRIMP CABLES when folding handle bars.
1. Remove grass bag and bagging chute if installed.
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2. Remove starter handle (A) from rope guide.
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