HANDLE
You can fold your 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.Remove the two (2) handle knobs and carriage bolts on sides of the lower handle and pivot entire handle assembly forward and allow it to rest on mower.
3.Reinstall knobs and carriage bolts to lower handle or handle brackets for safe keeping.
• When setting up your handle from the storage position, the lower handle will require manually locking into the mow- ing 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 | MOWING |
presence | POSITION |
control bar |
|
FOLD |
|
FORWARD | Upper |
FOR | handle |
STORAGE |
|
| Handle |
| knob |
| Lower handle |
Handle |
|
bracket | Bolt |
|
Knob
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. 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.
•Empty the fuel tank by starting the en- gine and letting 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 empty the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer. NOTE: FRESH STARTTM fuel cap and cartridge system automatically drips con- centrated fuel preserver into your fuel tank and is an acceptable alternative to adding fuel stabilizer.
ENGINE OIL
Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See “ENGINE” in the Maintenance section of this manual).
CYLINDER
1.Remove spark plug.
2.Pour 29 ml of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder.
3.Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil.
4.Replace with new spark plug.
BATTERY
Disconnect the battery from the engine connector and charge battery 48 hours.
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