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3. Using an oil can, add about one tablespoon of oil to the crankcase through the spark
plug hole.
4. Slowly rotate the engine several times, using the starter rope, to distribute the oil.
5. Install the spark plug but do not connect the wire to the spark plug.
6.3 General Storage Information
1. Clean the lawn mower housing. Refer to Section 5.3 Cleaning the Underside of the
Lawn Mower Housing.
2. Clean any dirt and chaff from the cylinder, cylinder head fins, and blower housing.
3. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime form the external parts of the engine, the
shrouding, and the top of the lawn mower housing.
4. Refer to Section 5.7 Cleaning the Under the Belt Cover.
5. Check the condition of the blade. Refer to Section 5.6 Maintaining the Blade.
6. Service the air filter. Refer to Section 5.5 Servicing the Air Filter.
7. Lubricate the pivot arms. Refer to Section 5.10 Lubricating the Pivot Arms.
8. Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws.
9. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces with paint available form an Authorized
Service Dealer.
6.4 Removing the Lawn Mower from Storage
1. Check and tight all fasteners.
2. Remove the spark plug and spin the engine rapidly by pulling the starter rope to
blow excess oil fro the cylinder.
3. Clean the spark plug or replace it if it is cracked, broken, or if the electrodes are
worn.
4. Install the spark plug and torque it to 17 ft-lb (23 N-m).
5. Perform any needed maintenance procedures.
6. Fill the fuel in the fuel tank with fresh gasoline.
7. Check the engine oil level.
8. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
7. ACCESSORIES
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