Husqvarna 560sr owner manual Storage, Other

STORAGE

Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of			ENGINE
the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more.
			FUEL SYSTEM
	CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower
			IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM
	with gasoline in the tank inside a building
			DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL
	where fumes may reach an open flame or
			SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER,
	spark. Allow the engine to cool before		FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ALSO,
	storing in any enclosure.		EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED
			FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR
LAWN MOWER			METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS
			TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING
			STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL
When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it			SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE.
thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean,			• Drain the fuel tank.
dry area.			• Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and
• Clean entire lawn mower (See “CLEANING” in the Cus-			carburetor are empty.
	tomer Responsibilities section of this manual).		• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the
•	Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities sec-		fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
	tion of this manual.		• Use fresh fuel next season.
• Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and pins are securely
			NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in
	fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage and
			minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during stor-
	wear. Replace if necessary.
			age. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage
• Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand lightly			container. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer
	before painting.		container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding
HANDLE (SEE FIG. 18)			stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do
			not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
• You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage.			ENGINE OIL
• Loosen the two (2) handle knobs on sides of the upper
	handle and allow handle to fold down to the rear.		Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean oil.
•	Squeezethebottomendsoflowerhandletowardeachother		(See “ENGINE” in the Customer Responsibilities section
			of this manual).
	until pins in handle clear the brackets and pivot entire handle
	assembly forward and allow it to rest on mower.		CYLINDER
• When setting up your handle from the storage position, the
	lower handle will require manually locking into the mowing		• Remove spark plug.
	position.		• Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark plug hole
IMPORTANT: WHEN FOLDING THE HANDLE FOR STORAGE OR			into cylinder.
TRANSPORTATION,BESURETOFOLDTHEHANDLEASSHOWN			• Pull starter handle slowly to distribute oil.
OR YOU MAY DAMAGE THE CONTROL CABLES.
			• Replace with new spark plug.
	OPERATOR PRESENCE
	CONTROL BAR
	UPPER HANDLE
	FOLD FORWARD		OTHER
	FOR STORAGE		• Do not store gasoline from one season to another.
		FOLD BACKWARD	• Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust.
			Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems.
		MOWING	• If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to give
		POSITION	protection from dust and dirt.
			• Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that
	LOWER HANDLE		does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic
			cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and
			will cause your unit to rust.
			IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER MOWER WHILE ENGINE
			AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM.
			CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower
			with gasoline in the tank inside a build-
			ing where fumes may reach an open
			flame or spark. Allow the engine to
			cool before storing in any enclosure.

FIG. 18

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