STORAGE
Storage Preparation Proper storage preparation is essential for keeping your lawn
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 Clean all surfaces of the mower, including the underside of the
mower deck. Wear heavy gloves to protect your hands from the
blades.
Before cleaning the underside of the mower deck, be sure the
throttle is in the FUEL OFF position. Rest the mower on its right
side, so the carburetor side is up. This will help to prevent fuel
leakage and hard starting due to carburetor flooding.
1. Wash the mower with a garden hose or other low pressure
equipment.
2. If the mower has been running, allow the engine to cool for at
least half an hour before spraying water on it. Never spray
water on a hot engine. Cooling the engine too quickly can
cause damage.
3. Try to keep water away from controls, cable ends, wheel hubs,
transmission and all other places that are difficult to dry if
water enters as water may promote rust.
4. After washing, set the mower in an upright position again,
remove as much standing water as possible with a dry cloth,
start the engine outdoors, and let it run until it reaches normal
operating temperature to evaporate any water remaining on
the engine.
5. Stop the engine, and allow it to cool.
6. After the mower is clean and dry, touch up any damaged paint,
and coat other areas that may rust with a light film of oil.
Lubricate all control cable cores with a silicone spray lubricant.
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