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