TRANSPORTING and STORING
7. Change the engine oil (page 42).
8. Lubricate all grease fittings (page 50).
9. Recharge the battery once a month while the mower is in
storage (page 74).
10. Check the hydrostatic oil and top off if necessary (page 49).
11.
Check tire pressures (see page 57).
12. Cover to keep off dust and moisture. Don’t use ,a plastic tarp;
it will trap moisture underneath it, promoting corrosion and
rust. If possible, avoid storage areas with high humidity,
because that promotes rust and corrosion.
If your mower will be stored with gasoline in the fuel tank and
carburetor, reduce the hazard of gasoline vapor ignition.
Select a well ventilated storage area away from any
appliance that operates with a flame, such as a furnace,
water heater, or clothes dryer. Also avoid any area with a
spark producing electric motor, or where power tools are
operated.
Leave the fuel valve in the OFF position to reduce the
possibility of fuel leakage.
For Over 60 Days. . . 1. Remove the spark plug (page 44).
2. Squirt about an ounce of clean engine oil into the cylinder.
3. Pull the starter rope twice to spread the oil.
4. Reinstall the spark plug.
Removing From Storage 1. Remove the spark plug and clean off any oil with a suitable
solvent.
2. Pull the starter rope twice with the spark plug removed.
3. Install the spark plug (page 44).
If the cylinder was coated with oil during storage preparation,
the engine will smoke briefly after starting. This is normal.
4.
Service the battery (page 74).
5. Follow normal pre-operation procedures (page 20).
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