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STORAGE
ImmediateLy prepare your lawn mower for storage at the
end _f the season or if the unit wt!lnot be used for 30 days
or more.
LAWN MOWER
When awn mower sto be stored fore pedod oft_me,clean
it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, eaves, etc Store n
a clean, dry area.
• Ciean entire fawn mower (See "CLEANING" tn the
Customer Responsibilities Secfion of this manual). "
• Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities
secilon of this manual
• Be sure that all nuts boIts screws and pins are
securelyfastened inspect movlngpartsfordamage,
breakage and wear.. Replace If necessary.
• Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surlacas; Band
I_ghtty before painting.
HANDLE (See Fig. 15)
You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage
" Squeeze the bottom ends of the lower handle toward
each other unttl the lower handle clears the handle
bracket, then move handle forward_
= Loosen upper handle mounting bolts enough to allow
upper handle Io be folded back,
IMPORTANT: WHEN FOLDING THE HANDLE FOR
STORAGE OR TRANSPORTATION, BE SURE TO FOLD
THE HANDLE AS SHOWN OR you MAY DAMAGE THE
CONTROL CABLES:
• When setting up your handle from the storage position
thelower handle will automatically lbck Into themew pg
position • ' .
SQUEEZETO ._
FOLD ._e;..
LOWERHANDLE
HAIRPIN
COTTER
OPERATORPRESENCE
CONTROLBAR .,...,.__,..._
UPPERHANDLE "_J
LOWERHANDLE
, FOL;BAC WAnO
MOW|NG
POSiTiON
FIG, 15
15
ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
iMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT ,TO PREVENT GUM
DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL
SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL F|LTER,
FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO,
EXPERIENCE INDECATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED
FUELS (CALL_EDGASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL. OR
METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS
TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING
STORAGE..ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FU_L
,SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WH_LE IN STORAGE
• Drain:the fuel tank.
, Start {he _ngfne and tet It run until the fuel lines and
carbureto! are empty.
Never_use engtne or carburetor cleaner prod ucts in the
fuel tank Or permanent damage may occur
• Use fresh fuel next season
NOTE: Fue_ stabilizer is an'acceptable alternative In
minimizing the format}on ef fuel gum deposits dudng stor-
age, Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage
contalner. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer
container. Run eng!ne at least 10 minutes after adding
stabilizer to allow the stablllzer to reach the carburetor. Do
hot d rainthe gas tank and carburetorlf using fuet stabilizer
ENGINE oIL
Drain oil (with _nglne warm) and replace with clean engine
oil. (See "ENGINE = in the Customer Responsibilities
sect!0n of th!s manua!)
CYLINDER "
• Remov e spark 9lug.
• Pout one ounce (29 mi) of oilthrough spark plug hole
into cylFnder_ '
• Pull starter handle slowly a few limes to distribute eli.
• Repiace With new spark ¢lug.
OTHER
• Do not stere gasoIIne from one season to another_
• Replace your gasoline can !1your can starts t() rust
Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline willcause problems
,, if possible, store your _Jnt[indc_ors and cover itto give
protection f[om dust and dirt.
• Cover your unit w!th a suitable protective cover that
" dQes not retain moisture. DO not use plastic. PlasIic
cannot braathewhlch allows,condensation toform and
will caus_ your unit to rust.
IMPORTANT_ NEVER COVER MOWER WHILE ENGINE
AND E_HAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM.
_ AUTION: Never st0rethelawn mower '
with gasoline tn thelanl( Inside n buiLd-
ing where fumes may reach an open
flame or spark, Allow the engine to
•, - c0ol before storing In any enclosure, -
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