OFF-SEASONSTORAGE

•Stop engine, wait for all parts to stop moving, and discon- nect spark plug wire before

performing any storage proce- dures. Review the "Mainte-

nance and Storage" safety rules in the Safety section of this Manual

MOWER:

•Inspect all parts for damage, breakage, and wear. Tighten or

replace fasteners. Contact your Sears Service Center for re-

placement parts.

•Lubricate as shown in the Cus- tomer Responsibilities section.

•Clean the exterior of the mower thoroughly and touch up all chipped or scratched surfaces to prevent rust from forming.

ENGINE:

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. ALSO, EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OFAClDS 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 mn un- til 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.

STORAGE

WARNING

Neverstore machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a build-

ing where fumes may reach an open flame or spark, or where ignition sources are presentsuch as hot water and space heaters, furnaces, clothes dryers, stoves, elec- tric motors, etc.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an accept-

able alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits dur- ing storage. Add stabilizer to gaso- line in fuel tank or storage contain- er. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabi- lizer to reach the carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank and carbu- retor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL:

Drain oil (with engine warm) and

replace with clean engine oil See "ENGINE" in the Customer Re-

sponsibilities Section of this manual.

CYLINDER:

•Remove spark plug.

•Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder.

•Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil.

•Replace with new spark plug.

OTHER:

•Do not store gasoline from one season to another.

•Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems.

•Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that does not re- tain moisture. Do not use plastic.

Plastic cannot breathe which al- lows condensation to form and wi(I cause your unit to rust.

IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER MOWER WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUSTAREAS ARE STILL

WARM.

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987.889 specifications

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