Cleaning
Cleaning the Mower
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
The mower may dislodge material from under the mower housing.
•Wear eye protection.
•Stay in the operating position (behind the handle).
•Do not allow bystanders in the area.
1.With the engine running on a flat paved surface, spray a stream of water in front of the right rear wheel (Figure 52).
Note: The water will splash into the path of the cutterblade, cleaning out the clippings.
Figure 52
2.When no more clippings come out, stop the water and move the mower to a dry area.
3.Run the engine for a few minutes to dry the housing to prevent it from rusting.
Storage
Store the mower in a cool, clean, dry place.
Preparing the Mower for Storage
Petrol vapors can explode.
•Do not store petrol more than 30 days.
•Do not store the mower in an enclosure near an open flame.
•Allow the engine to cool before storing it.
1.On the last refueling of the year, add fuel stabilizer to the fuel as directed by the engine manufacturer.
2.Run the mower until the engine stops from running out of fuel.
3.Allow the engine to run until it stops. When you can no longer start the engine, it is sufficiently dry.
4.Disconnect the lead from the spark plug.
5.Remove the spark plug, add 1 oz. (30 ml) of oil through the spark plug hole, and pull the starter rope slowly several times to distribute oil throughout the cylinder to prevent cylinder corrosion during the
6.Loosely install the spark plug.
7.Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws.
8.Charge the battery for 24 hours, then unplug the battery charger and store the mower in an unheated area. If you must store the mower in a heated area, you must charge the battery every 90 days.
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