STORAGE PREPARATION
Proper storage preparation is essential for keeping yourlawn mower
trouble-free and looking good. The following steps willhelp to keep
rust and corrosion from impairing your lawn mower’sfunction and
appearance, and will make the engine easier tostart when you use
the lawn mower again.
Cleaning
1. Wash the lawn mower, including theunderside of the mower deck.
Engine
Wash the engine by hand, and be careful toprevent water from
entering the air cleaner.
NOTICE
•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, causing damage.
•Water on a hot engine can cause damage. If theengine has
been running, allow it to cool for at least 1/2 hour before washing.
Mower Deck
If using a garden hose or pressure washing equipment to clean the
mower deck, be careful to avoid getting waterinto controls and
cables, or anywhere near the engine air cleaner or muffler opening.
Before washing the underside of the mower deck, besure the fuel
valve is in the OFF position. Disconnect thespark plug cap. Rest
the mower on its right side, so the carburetor sideis up. This will
help to prevent fuel leakage and hard starting due to carburetor
flooding. Wear heavy gloves to protect your hands fromthe blade.
2. After washing the lawn mower, wipedry all accessible surfaces.
3. With the mower in an upright position, start the engine outdoors,
and let it run until it reaches normaloperating temperature to
evaporate any water remaining on the engine.
4. Stop the engine and allow it to cool.
5. After the lawn mower is clean anddry, touch up any damaged
paint, and coat other areas that may rust witha light film of oil.
Lubricate the control cable cores with a silicone spray lubricant.
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