Snapper 5900830 S200XTBV2861, 61 Cut Zero-Turn Riding Mower Storage, Starting After Long Term Storage, Regular Maintenance, etc.) and cause an explosion, away from open flame or sparks

								Regular Maintenance
Storage
							WARNING
Temporary Storage (30 Days Or Less)
						Never store the unit, with gasoline in engine
Remember, the fuel tank will still contain some gasoline, so						or fuel tank, in a heated shelter or in enclosed,
						poorly ventilated enclosures. Gasoline fumes
never store the unit indoors or in any other area where fuel
						may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light
vapor could travel to any ignition source. Fuel vapor is also
						(such as a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer,
toxic if inhaled, so never store the unit in any structure used
						etc.) and cause an explosion.
for human or animal habitation.
						Handle gasoline carefully. It is highly
Here is a checklist of things to do when storing your unit
						flammable and careless use could result in
temporarily or in between uses:
						serious fire damage to your person or property.
•	Keep the unit in an area away from where children					Drain fuel into an approved container outdoors
	may come into contact with it. If there’s any chance of					away from open flame or sparks.
	unauthorized use, remove the spark plug (s) and put in
	a safe place. Be sure the spark plug opening is protected					10. Drain fuel system completely or add a gasoline stabilizer
	from foreign objects with a suitable cover.
							to the fuel system. If you have chosen to use a fuel
•	If the unit can’t be stored on a reasonable level surface,
							stabilizer and have not drained the fuel system, follow
	chock the wheels.
							all safety instructions and storage precautions in this
•	Clean all grass and dirt from the mower.
							manual to prevent the possibility of fire from the ignition
Long Term Storage (Longer Than 30 Days)							of gasoline fumes. Remember, gasoline fumes can travel
							to distant sources of ignition and ignite, causing risk of
Before you store your unit for the off-season, read the
							explosion and fire.
Maintenance and Storage instructions in the Safety Rules
						NOTE: Gasoline, if permitted to stand unused for extended
section, then perform the following steps:
						peri ds (30 days r m re), may develop gummy deposits
1.	Drain crankcase oil while engine is hot and refill with a					which can adversely affect the engine carburetor and cause
	grade of oil that will be required when unit is used again.					engine malfun on. To avoid this condition, add a gasoline
2.	Prepare the mower deck for storage as foll ws:					stabilizer to the fuel tank and run the engine a few minutes,
					for
	a.	Remove mower deck from the unit.				or drain all f el from the unit before placing it in storage.
						Starting After Long Term Storage
	b.	Clean underside of mower deck.
	c.	Coat all bare metal surfaces with paint or light coat f				Bef	re starting the unit after it has been stored for a long
						period of time, perform the following steps.
		oil to prevent rusting.		Not
3.	Clean external surfaces and engine.					1.	Remove any blocks from under the unit.
4.	Prepare engine for storage. See engine owner’s					2.	Install the battery if it was removed.
	manual.					3. Unplug the exhaust outlet and air cleaner.
5.	Clean any dirt or grass from cylinder h ad cooling fins,
						4. Fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline. See engine
	engine housing and air cleaner element.
							manual for recommendations.
6. Cover air cleaner and exhaust outlet tightly with plastic
						5. See engine owner’s manual and follow all instructions
	or other waterproof material to keep out moisture, dirt
							for preparing engine after storage.
	and insects.
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7. Completely grease and oil unit as outlined in the Normal						6. Check crankcase oil level and add proper oil if
							necessary. If any condensation has developed during
	Care section.
							storage, drain crankcase oil and refill.
8. Clean up unit and apply paint or rust preventative to any
						7. Inflate tires to proper pressure. Check fluid levels.
	areas where paint is chipped or damaged.
						8. Start the engine and let it run slowly. DO NOT run at
9. Be sure the battery is filled to the proper level with water
							high speed immediately after starting. Be sure to run

and is fully charged. Battery life will be increased if it	engine only outdoors or in well ventilated area.
is removed, put in a cool, dry place and fully charged
about once a month. If battery is left in unit, disconnect
the negative cable.

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