Transporting and Storing TRANSPORTING YOUR MOWER
Use a loading ramp to get the mower on and off the vehicle. Be sure both the
ramps and vehicle are able to support the weight of the mower and operator.
When the mower is in position, turn the fuel valve
OFF
to prevent the possibility of
fuel leaking.
Tie the mower down, front and rear, with ropes or straps. You may use the front
caster brackets and holes in the rear of the engine bed to tie the mower down. Be
careful not to damage linkages when tightening the ropes or straps.
Remember that the engine and exhaust system become hot during operation.
Avoid touching them.
STORAGE PREPARATION
Proper storage preparation is essential for keeping your mower trouble free and
looking good. The following steps will help to keep rust and corrosion from
impairing your mower’s function and appearance, and will make the engine easier
to start when you use the mower again.
Cleaning the Engine
Wash the engine by hand, and be careful to prevent water from entering the air
cleaner.
Using a garden hose or pressure washing equipment can force water into the air
cleaner. Water in the air cleaner will soak the filters and can enter the carburetor
or engine cylinder, causing damage.
Water contacting a hot engine can cause damage. If the engine has been running,
allow it to cool for at least half an hour before washing.
Cleaning the Mower Deck
If using a garden hose or pressure washing equipment to clean the mower deck,
be careful to avoid getting water into controls and cables, or anywhere near the
engine air cleaner or muffler opening.
1 NOTICE 1
Spraying water on hot mower deck bearings can cause them to be damaged from
cooling too quickly.
Before washing the underside of the mower deck, be sure the parking brake is set
and the height adjustment lever is all the way up.
Remove the grass bag (optional kit) from its frame, and wash it with a garden
hose or pressure washing equipment. Allow the bag to completely dry before
storage.