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Storage
To prepare the machine for off-season storage,
perform the recommended maintenance procedures;
refer to
Maintenance (page
Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place. Cover
the machine to keep it clean and protected.
Storage Safety
Always shut off the machine, wait for all moving
parts to stop, and allow the machine to cool before
adjusting, servicing, cleaning, or storing it.
Preparing the Fuel System
Empty the fuel from the fuel tank when mowing for the
last time before storing the machine.
1.
Run the engine until it shuts off from running
out of fuel.
2.
Choke the engine and start it again.
3.
Allow the engine to run until it shuts off.
When you can no longer start the engine, it is
sufficiently dry.
Preparing the Engine
1.
While the engine is still warm, change the oil in
the crankcase; refer to
(page
24).
2.
Remove the spark plug.
3.
Using an oil can, add about 30 ml (1 fl oz) of
engine oil to the engine crankcase through the
spark-plug hole.
4.
Slowly rotate the engine several times by
pulling the recoil-start handle to distribute the oil
throughout the engine crankcase.
5.
Install the spark plug but do not connect the
wire to the spark plug.
General Information
1.
Clean under the machine; refer to
Under the Machine (page
2.
Clean any dirt and chaff from the cylinder,
cylinder head fins, and blower housing.
3.
Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from
the external parts of the engine, the shrouding,
and the top of the mower housing.
4.
Check the condition of the blade; refer to
Inspecting the Blade (page
23).
Changing the Engine Oil
Cleaning
22).
26).
5.
Check the condition of the accelerator; refer to
Inspecting the Accelerator (page
6.
BBC models only: Clean the blade-brake-clutch
shield; refer to
Shield (page
7.
Service the air filter; refer to
Filter (page
24).
8.
Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws.
9.
Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces
with paint available from an Authorized Service
Dealer.
Removing the Machine
from Storage
1.
Check and tighten all fasteners.
2.
Remove the spark plug and spin the engine
rapidly using the starter to blow out the excess
oil from the cylinder.
3.
Clean the spark plug or replace it if it is cracked,
broken, or if the electrodes are worn.
4.
Install the spark plug; refer to
Spark Plug (page
5.
Perform any needed maintenance procedures;
refer to
Maintenance (page
6.
Fill the fuel in the fuel tank with fresh fuel.
7.
Check the engine-oil level.
8.
Connect the wire to the spark plug.
31
27).
Cleaning the Blade-Brake-Clutch
30).
Servicing the Air
Servicing the
25).
23).
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