STORAGE
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Before Storage |
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| Never store the unit (with fuel) in an enclosed, | |
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Before you store your unit for the |
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Maintenance and Storage instructions in the Safety |
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Rules section, then perform the following steps: |
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| water heater, etc.) and cause an explosion. | |
• Turn the mower blades OFF, set the ground speed |
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control levers to START / PARK, set the parking brake |
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lever to ENGAGE, and remove the key from the |
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ignition switch. |
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• Check all fluid levels. Check all maintenance items. | To avoid engine problems use fuel stabilizer, especially | |||
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• Battery life will be increased if it is removed, put in a | before storage of 30 days or longer. | |||
cool, dry place and fully charged about once a |
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month. If the battery is left in the unit, disconnect the | After Storage | |||
negative cable. |
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It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in | Before starting the unit after it has been stored: | |||
the essential fuel system parts such as the carburetor, |
| • Check all fluid levels. Check all maintenance items. | ||
fuel filter, fuel line, and fuel tank during storage. Also, |
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| • Fill with FRESH fuel. | |||
alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol |
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methanol) can attract moisture which leads to the |
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| • After starting, all w the engine to warm before | |
separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic |
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