Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit willnot be used for 30 days or more.
LAWN MOWER
Operator presence controlbar
Fold foward for storage
Upper
When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean itthoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a dean, dry area.
•Clean enlJrelawn mower (See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual).
•Lubricateas shown in the Maintenance section of this manual.
•Be sure that ell nuts, bolts, screws, and pins are securely fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage and wear. Replace if necessary.
•Touch upell rusted or chipped paint
surfaces; send lightlybefore painting.
HANDLE
You can fold your lawn mower handle for
storage.
•Squeeze the bottom ends of the lower handle toward each other untilthe lower handle clears the handle bracket, then move handle forward.
•Loosen upper handle mounting bolts
enough to allow upper handle to be folded back.
IMPORTANT: When folding the handle for storage or transportation,be sure to fold the
handle as shown oryou any damage the control cables.
•When setting up your handle from the storage position,the lower handle will automatically lock intothe mowing position.
Lower handle
Squeeze to fold | bracket |
|
Fold backward
LowerMowing
handleposition
ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT: It is importantto prevent gum deposits from forming in essant'Blfuel system parts such as carburetor,f fuel filter, fuel bose or tank during storage. Also, experience indicatesthat 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.
•Drain the fuel tank.
•Start the engine and let it run untilthe fuel lines and carburetor are empty.
•Never use engine or carburetor cleaner productsin 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 drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
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