Maintenance

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WARNING

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DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. STOP engine. STOP blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts to cool before working on machine.

Storage

1.Thoroughly clean the unit by removing all grass clippings and debris.

2.Perform maintenance and lubrication as required.

3.Drain the fuel from the fuel tank (unless using a fuel stabilizer - Refer to “Fuel System”).

4.Start the engine and allow it to run until the engine runs out of fuel. This allows the carburetor and fuel system to remain clean during storage.

5.Remove and store the battery. Refer to “How To Store The Battery”.

Fuel System

Fuel can become stale when stored over 30 days. Stale fuel

causes acid and gum deposits to form in the fuel system or on essential carburetor parts. To keep fuel fresh, use

Briggs & Stratton® Advanced Formula Fuel Treatment & Stabilizer, available wherever Briggs & Stratton genuine service parts are sold.

There is no need to drain gasoline from the engineforif a fuel stabilizer is added according to instructions. Run the engine for 2 minutes to circulate the stabilizer throughout the fuel system before storage.

For engines equipped with a FRESH START® fuel cap, use

Briggs & Stratton FRESH START® available in a drip con-

centrate cartridge. Not

If gasoline in the engine has not been treated with a fuel sta- bilizer, it must be drained into an approved container. Run the engine until it stops from lack of fuel. The use of a fuel stabilizer in the storage container is recommended to main- tain freshness.

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