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STORAGE PREPARATION
Proper storage preparation is essential for keeping your lawn mower
trouble-free and looking good. The following steps will help to keep
rust and corrosion from impairing your lawn mower's function and
appearance, and will make the engine easier to start when you use the
lawn mower again.
Cleaning
1.
Wash the lawn mower, including the underside of the cutter housing.
Engine
Wash the engine by hand, and be careful to prevent water from
entering the air cleaner and/or muffler.
Using a garden hose or pressure washing equipment can force
water into the air cleaner. Water in the air cleaner will soak the
filters and can enter the carburetor or engine, causing damage.
Water on a hot engine can cause damage. If the engine has been
running, allow it to cool for at least 30 minutes before washing.
Cutter Housing
If using a garden hose or pressure washing equipment to clean the
cutter housing, be careful to avoid getting water into controls and
cables, or anywhere near the engine air cleaner or muffler opening.
Before washing the underside of the cutter housing, be sure the fuel
valve is in the OFF position. Disconnect the spark plug cap. Reset the
mower on its right side, so the carburetor side is up. This will help to
prevent fuel leakage and hard starting due to carburetor flooding.
Wear heavy gloves to protect your hands from the blade.
2.
After washing the lawn mower, wipe dry all accessible surfaces.
3.
With the mower in an upright position, start the engine outdoors,
and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature to
evaporate any water remaining on the engine.
4.
Stop the engine and allow it to cool.
5.
After the lawn mower is clean and dry, touch up any damaged paint,
and coat other areas that may rust with a light film of oil. Lubricate
the control cable cores with a silicone spray lubricant.
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