Operation

Storage

 

 

 

 

WARNING

Temporary Storage (30 Days Or Less)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fuel and its vapors are extremely

Remember, the fuel tank will still contain some

 

 

 

flammable and explosive.

 

 

 

Fire or explosion can cause severe burns

gasoline, so never store the unit indoors or in any

 

 

 

other area where fuel vapor could travel to any ignition

 

 

or death.

 

 

source. Fuel vapor is also toxic if inhaled, so never

 

Never store the unit, with gasoline in the engine

store the unit in any structure used for human or

 

or fuel tank, in a heated shelter or in enclosed,

animal habitation.

 

 

poorly ventilated enclosures. Gasoline fumes

Here is a checklist of things to do when storing your

 

may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light

 

(such as a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer,

unit temporarily or in between uses:

 

 

 

 

etc.) and cause an explosion.

•

Keep the unit in an area away from where children

Handle gasoline carefully. It is highly

 

may come into contact with it. If there’s any

 

 

 

flammable and careless use could return in

 

chance of unauthorized use, remove the spark

 

 

 

serious fire damage to your person or property.

 

plug(s) and put in a safe place. Be sure the spark

 

Drain fuel into an approved container outdoors

 

plug opening is protected from foreign objects with

 

away from open flame or sparks.

 

a suitable cover.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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If the unit can’t be stored on a reasonable level

 

 

 

 

 

10. Drain fuel system completely or add a gasoline

 

surface, chock the wheels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

stabilizer to the fuel system. If you have chosen

•

Clean all grass and dirt from the mower.

 

 

 

 

to use a fuel stabilizer and have not drained the

 

 

 

 

 

Long Term Storage (Longer Than 30 Days)

 

 

fuel system, follow all safety instructions and

 

 

sto age precauti s in this manual to prevent

Before you store your unit for the off-season, read the

 

 

the poss b l ty f f re from the ignition of gasoline

Maintenance and Storage instructions in the Safety

 

 

 

 

fumes. Remember, gasoline fumes can travel to

Rules section, then perform the following steps:

 

 

 

 

distant sour es of ignition and ignite, causing risk

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Drain crankcase oil while engine is hot and refill

 

 

of explosion and fire.

 

 

 

for

 

with a grade of oil that will be required when unit is

NOTE: Gasoline, if permitted to stand unused for

 

used again.

 

 

extended periods (30 days or more), may develop

2.

Prepare the mower deck for storage as follows:

 

g mmy deposits which can adversely affect the

 

a. Remove mower deck from the unit.

 

engine carburetor and cause engine malfunction. To

 

 

av id this condition, add a gasoline stabilizer to the

 

b. Clean underside of mower deck.Not

 

fuel tank and run the engine a few minutes, or drain

 

c. Coat all bare metal surfaces with paint or light

 

all fuel from the unit before placing it in storage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

coat of oil to prevent rusting.

 

 

Starting After Long Term Storage

3.

Clean external surfaces and engine.

 

Before starting the unit after it has been stored for a

4.

Prepare engine for storage. See engine own r’s

 

 

long period of time, perform the following steps.

 

manual.

 

 

 

 

 

1. Remove any blocks from under the unit.

5.

Clean any dirt or grass from cylinder head cooling

2. Install the battery if it was removed.

 

fins, engine housing and air cleaner element.

 

 

 

Reproduction

6.

Cover air cleaner and exhaust outlet tightly with

 

3. Unplug the exhaust outlet and air cleaner.

 

plastic or other waterproof material to keep out

 

4. Fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline. See engine

 

moisture, dirt and insects.

 

 

 

manual for recommendations.

7.

Completely grease and oil unit as outlined in the

 

5. See engine owner’s manual and follow all

 

LUBRICATION section.

 

 

 

instructions for preparing engine after storage.

8.

Clean up unit and apply paint or rust preventative

 

6. Check crankcase oil level and add proper oil if

 

to any areas where paint is chipped or damaged.

 

 

necessary. If any condensation has developed

9.

Be sure the battery is filled to the proper level

 

 

during storage, drain crankcase oil and refill.

 

with water and is fully charged. Battery life will be

 

7. Inflate tires to proper pressure. Check fluid levels.

 

increased if it is removed, put in a cool, dry place

 

8. Start the engine and let it run slowly. DO NOT run

 

and fully charged about once a month. If battery is

 

at high speed immediately after starting. Be sure

 

left in unit, disconnect the negative cable.

 

 

to run engine only outdoors or in well ventilated

 

 

 

 

 

area.

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