Briggs & Stratton 5900785, 5900873, 5900970, IS3100Z Storage, Starting After Long Term Storage, etc.) and cause an explosion, away from open flame or sparks, Temporary Storage (30 Days Or Less)

Operation

Storage				WARNING
Temporary Storage (30 Days Or Less)				WARNING
Temporary Storage (30 Days Or Less)				Never store the unit, with gasoline in engine
Remember, the fuel tank will still contain some				or fuel tank, in a heated shelter or in enclosed,
Remember, the fuel tank will still contain some				poorly ventilated enclosures. Gasoline fumes
gasoline, so never store the unit indoors or in any				poorly ventilated enclosures. Gasoline fumes
gasoline, so never store the unit indoors or in any				may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light
other area where fuel vapor could travel to any				may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light
other area where fuel vapor could travel to any				(such as a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer,
ignition source. Fuel vapor is also toxic if inhaled, so				(such as a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer,
ignition source. Fuel vapor is also toxic if inhaled, so				etc.) and cause an explosion.
never store the unit in any structure used for human				etc.) and cause an explosion.
never store the unit in any structure used for human				Handle gasoline carefully. It is highly
or animal habitation.				Handle gasoline carefully. It is highly
Here is a checklist of things to do when storing your				flammable and careless use could result in
Here is a checklist of things to do when storing your				serious fire damage to your person or property.
unit temporarily or in between uses:				serious fire damage to your person or property.
unit temporarily or in between uses:				Drain fuel into an approved container outdoors
•	Keep the unit in an area away from where children			Drain fuel into an approved container outdoors
•	Keep the unit in an area away from where children			away from open flame or sparks.
	may come into contact with it. If there’s any
	chance of unauthorized use, remove the spark			10. Drain fuel system completely or add a gasoline
	plug (s) and put in a safe place. Be sure the spark			stabilizer to the fuel system. If you have chosen
	plug opening is protected from foreign objects with			to use a fuel stabilizer and have not drained the
	a suitable cover.			fuel system, follow all safety instructions and
•	If the unit can’t be stored on a reasonable level			storage precautions in this manual to prevent
	surface, chock the wheels.			the possibility of fire from the ignition of gasoline
•	Clean all grass and dirt from the mower.			fumes. Remember, gasoline fumes can travel to
Long Term Storage (Longer Than 30 Days)				distant sources of ig ition and ignite, causing risk
Long Term Storage (Longer Than 30 Days)				of explosion a d fire.
				of explosion a d fire.
Before you store your unit for the off-season, read the				NOTE: Gasol ne, f permitted to stand unused for
Maintenance and Storage instructions in the Safety				extended per ds (30 days or more), may develop
Rules section, then perform the following steps:				gummy depos s wh ch can adversely affect the
1.	Drain crankcase oil while engine is h t and refill			engine arbure or and cause engine malfunction. To
1.	Drain crankcase oil while engine is h t and refill		foravoid this ondition, add a gasoline stabilizer to the
	with a grade of oil that will be required when unit		foravoid this ondition, add a gasoline stabilizer to the
	with a grade of oil that will be required when unit			f el tank and run the engine a few minutes, or drain
	is used again.			f el tank and run the engine a few minutes, or drain
	is used again.			all f el from the unit before placing it in storage.
2.	Prepare the mower deck for storage as follows:			all f el from the unit before placing it in storage.
2.	Prepare the mower deck for storage as follows:
	a. Remove mower deck from the unit.			Starting After Long Term Storage
		Not		Before starting the unit after it has been stored for a
	b. Clean underside of mower deck.			long period of time, perform the following steps.
	c. Coat all bare metal surfaces with paint or light			long period of time, perform the following steps.
	c. Coat all bare metal surfaces with paint or light			1. Remove any blocks from under the unit.
	coat of oil to prevent rusting.			1. Remove any blocks from under the unit.
3.	Clean external surfaces and engine.			2. Install the battery if it was removed.
4.	Prepare engine for storage. See engine own r’s			3. Unplug the exhaust outlet and air cleaner.
	manual.			4. Fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline. See engine
5.	Clean any dirt or grass from cylinder head cooling			manual for recommendations.
	fins, engine housing and air cleanerReproductionelement.
				5. See engine owner’s manual and follow all
6.	Cover air cleaner and exhaust outlet tightly with			instructions for preparing engine after storage.
	plastic or other waterproof material to keep out			6. Check crankcase oil level and add proper oil if
	moisture, dirt and insects.			necessary. If any condensation has developed
7.	Completely grease and oil unit as outlined in the			during storage, drain crankcase oil and refill.
	Normal Care section.			7. Inflate tires to proper pressure. Check fluid levels.
8.	Clean up unit and apply paint or rust preventative			8. Start the engine and let it run slowly. DO NOT run
	to any areas where paint is chipped or damaged.			at high speed immediately after starting. Be sure
9.	Be sure the battery is filled to the proper level			to run engine only outdoors or in well ventilated
	with water and is fully charged. Battery life will be			area.
	increased if it is removed, put in a cool, dry place
	and fully charged about once a month. If battery is
	left in unit, disconnect the negative cable.

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