Preparing The Engine; General Storage Information; Removing The Lawn Mower From Storage - Exmark Metro 21 Operator's Manual

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Empty the fuel tank when mowing the last time before storing the lawn mower.
1. Run the lawn mower until the engine stops from running out of fuel.
2. Prime the engine and start it again.
3. Allow the engine to run until it stops. When you can no longer start the engine it is
5.2

Preparing the Engine

1. While the engine is still warm, change the oil from the crankcase. Refer to Section
2. Remove the spark plug (Fig. 4 & 6).
3. Using an oil can, add about one tablespoon of oil to the crankcase through the spark
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.
5.3

General Storage Information

1. Clean the lawn mower housing. Refer to Section 5.3 Cleaning the Underside of the
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
4. Clean the BBC shield. Refer to Section 5.8 Cleaning the Blade Brake Clutch Shield.
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
5.4

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
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ Gasoline can vaporize if you store it over long periods
of time.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Gasoline vapors can explode if they come into contact
with an open flame.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Do not store gasoline over long periods of time.
♦ Do not store the lawn mower with gasoline in the fuel
tank or the carburetor in tan 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.
sufficiently dry.
5.13 Changing the Engine Oil.
plug hole.
Lawn Mower Housing.
shrouding, and the top of the lawn mower housing.
Service Dealer.
blow excess oil fro the cylinder.
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