Preparing the Fuel System
Warning
Gasoline can vaporize if you store it over long periods of time and explode if it comes into contact with an open flame.
•Do not store gasoline over long periods of time.
•Do not store the lawn mower with gasoline in the fuel tank or the carburetor in an enclosure with an open flame. (For example, a furnace or a water heater pilot light.)
•Allow the engine to cool before storing it in any enclosure.
Empty the fuel tank when mowing the last time before storing the lawn mower.
1.Run the lawn mower until the engine stops from running out of fuel.
2.Prime the engine and start it again.
3.Allow the engine to run until it stops. When you can no longer start the engine, it is sufficiently dry.
Preparing the Engine
1.While the engine is still warm, change the oil from the crankcase. Refer to Changing the Engine Oil on page 16.
2.Remove the spark plug (Fig. 9).
3.Using an oil can, add about one tablespoon of oil to the crankcase through the spark plug hole.
4.Slowly rotate the engine several times, using the starter rope, to distribute the oil.
5.Install the spark plug but do not connect the wire to the spark plug.
6.Service the air filter; refer to Servicing the Air Filter on page 16.
7.Lubricate the pivot arms; refer to Lubricating the Pivot Arms on page 16.
8.Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws.
9.Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces with paint available from an Authorized Service Dealer.
Removing the Lawn Mower from Storage
1.Check and tighten all fasteners.
2.Remove the spark plug and spin the engine rapidly using the starter to blow excess oil from the cylinder.
3.Clean the spark plug or replace it if it is cracked, broken, or if the electrodes are worn.
4.Install the spark plug and torque it to 17
5.Perform any needed maintenance procedures; refer to Maintenance on page 14.
6.Fill the fuel in the fuel tank with fresh gasoline.
7.Check the engine oil level.
8.Connect the wire to the spark plug.
Accessories
You may purchase the following accessory from an Authorized Service Dealer:
Side Discharge Kit
You can install the side discharge kit in seconds. It is rear mounted in place of the grass bag. It disperses clippings while trimming on both sides (Fig. 38).
General Information
1. | Clean the lawn mower housing. Refer to Cleaning the |
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| Underside of the Lawn Mower Housing on page 15. |
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2. | Clean any dirt and chaff from the cylinder, cylinder |
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| head fins, and blower housing. |
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3. | Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the |
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| external parts of the engine, the shrouding, and the top |
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| of the lawn mower housing. |
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4. | Clean the BBC shield; refer to Cleaning Blade Brake |
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| Clutch Shield on page 18. |
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5. | Check the condition of the blade. Refer to Maintaining | 1. Side discharge chute |
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the Blade on page 17.
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Figure 38
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