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service with engine and blade running. STOP engine | Fuel System | ||||
and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure | |||||
away from spark plug. Engine and components are | There is no need to drain gasoline from the engine | ||||
HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all | if a fuel stabilizer is added according to instructions. | ||||
components to cool. Wear heavy leather gloves when | Run the engine for 2 minutes to circulate the stabilizer | ||||
handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are | throughout the fuel system before storage. | ||||
extremely sharp and can cause severe injury. |
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1. Clean dirt and debris from the top of the mower | |||||
tainer. Run the engine until it stops from lack of fuel. | |||||
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2. Clean any debris buildup on or around the engine, | |||||
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DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustmen s | r |
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service with engine and blade running. STOP engine |
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and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure |
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away from spark plug. Engine and components are |
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HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all |
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components to cool. Wear heavy leather gloves when |
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handling or working around cutting blades. Blades a |
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extremely sharp and can cause severe injury. |
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Prepare the mower for “end of season” storage as fol- |
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1. Disconnect the spark plug wire and s cure away |
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2. Drain the fuel tank and let the engine run until all |
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drain the fuel tank. Refer to the section entitled ‘Fuel System’.
3.Use a brush or compressed air to remove loose debris, then use a damp cloth to wipe down the unit.
4.Tilt the mower up on its rear wheels and inspect the underside of the deck. (Do not tilt the mower with the spark plug or carburetor down.) Scrape away stubborn accumulation of grass with a putty knife and/or wire brush.
5.Lubricate all exposed metal with a light coating of oil to prevent corrosion.
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