Off-Season Storage - Craftsman 247.370160 Operator's Manual

OFF-SEASON STORAGE
Thefollowingstepsshouldbe takento prepareyourlawnmowerfor
storage:
• Cleanand lubricatemowerthoroughlyas describedin the lubrica-
tion instructions.
• Removeanybuildupof grass and leaveson or around themotor
cover(do notuse water).Wipethe mowercleanwith a dry cloth.
Wedo not recommend the use of a pressurewasheror garden
hoseto cleanyourunit.
Makecertain thepowersupplyis disconnected.
Coat mower'scuttingbladewith chassisgreaseto prevent
rusting.
Storemowerin a dry, cleanarea.Do not storenext to corrosive
materials,suchas fertilizer.
Wipeextensioncordto removeanyforeignsubstancesuch as
oil or stains.Replaceextensioncordif cut or damagedin anyway.
Windcordin a seriesof equal loopson each sideof your handto
preventsnarling.
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