Off-Season Storage - Craftsman C459-36101 Operator's Manual

IMPORTANT : After cleaning your deck, restart the mower. Keep the
engine and blade running for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the
underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly dry.

Off-SEASON STORAGE

The following steps should be taken to prepare your lawn mower for
storage.
• Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the lubrica-
tion instructions.
• Coat mower's cutting blade with chassis grease to prevent
rusting.
• Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage instructions.
• Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next to corrosive
materials, such as fertilizer.
NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in a poorly
ventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to rust-proof the
equipment. Using a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially
cables and all moving parts of your lawn mower before storage.
underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly dry.
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