Storage
Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place.
General Information
1.Perform the recommended annual maintenance procedures; refer to the Recommended Maintenance Schedule under Maintenance (page 16).
2.Clean under the machine; refer to Washing Underneath the Machine (page 24).
3.Remove chaff, dirt, and grime from the external parts of the engine, the shrouding, and the top of the machine.
4.Check the condition of the blades; refer to Inspecting the Blades (page 21).
5.Service the air filter; refer to Servicing the Air Filter (page 17).
6.Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws.
7.Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces with paint available from an Authorized Service Dealer.
8.Charge the battery for 24 hours, then unplug the battery charger and store the machine in an unheated area. If you must store the machine in a heated area, you must charge the battery every 90 days
9.Fold the handle for storage; refer to Adjusting the Handle Height (page 10).
Preparing the Fuel System
WARNING
Gasoline can vaporize if you store it over long periods of time and explode if it comes into contact with an open flame.
•Do not store gasoline over long periods of time.
•Do not store the machine with gasoline in the fuel tank or the carburetor in an enclosure with an open flame. (For example, a furnace or a water heater pilot light.)
•Allow the engine to cool before storing it in any enclosure.
On the last refueling of the year, add fuel stabilizer to the fuel as directed by the engine manufacturer. Empty the fuel tank when mowing the last time before storing the machine.
1.Run the machine until the engine stops from running out of fuel.
2.Start the engine again.
3.Allow the engine to run until it stops. When you can no longer start the engine, it is sufficiently dry.
Preparing the Engine
1.While the engine is still warm, change the engine oil; refer to Changing the Engine Oil (page 17).
2.Remove the spark plug.
3.Using an oil can, add about 1 oz. (30 ml), of motor oil to the engine through the
4.Slowly pull the starter rope several times to distribute oil throughout the cylinder.
5.Install the spark plug but do not connect the wire to the spark plug. Secure the wire so that it does not come into contact with the spark plug.
Removing the Machine from Storage
1.Unfold the handle; refer to Adjusting the Handle Height (page 10).
2.Check and tighten all fasteners.
3.Remove the spark plug and spin the engine rapidly using the starter to blow excess oil from the cylinder.
4.Inspect the spark plug and replace it if it is dirty, worn, or cracked; refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual.
5.Install the spark plug and tighten it to the recommended torque of 180
6.Perform any needed maintenance procedures; refer to Maintenance (page 16).
7.Check the engine oil level; refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level (page 9).
8.Fill the fuel in the fuel tank with fresh gasoline; refer to Recommended Fuel (page 8).
9.Charge the battery; refer to
Charging the Battery (page 18)
10.Connect the wire to the spark plug.
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