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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 lter; 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
(electric-start model only).
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 ame.
• 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 ame. (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 sufciently 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 spark-plug hole.
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 in-lb (20 N-m).
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) (electric-start
model only).
10. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
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