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7. Disengage the blade-control switch, shut off the
engine, remove the ignition key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop.
8. Turn the water off and remove the coupling from the
washout fitting.
Note: If the mower is not clean after 1 washing, soak
it and let it stand for 30 minutes. Then, repeat the
process.
9. Run the mower again for 1 to 3 minutes to remove
excess water.
WARNING
A broken or missing washout fitting could
expose you and others to thrown objects or
blade contact. Contact with a blade or thrown
debris can cause injury or death.
• Replace broken or missing washout fitting
immediately, before using mower again.
• Never put your hands or feet under the
mower or through openings in the mower.
Storage
Cleaning and Storage
1. Disengage the blade-control switch, move the
motion-control levers outward to the P
shut off the engine, and remove the key.
2. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the
external parts of the entire machine, especially the
engine. Clean dirt and chaff from the outside of the
engine cylinder head fins and blower housing.
Important: You can wash the machine with mild
detergent and water. Do not pressure wash the
machine. Avoid excessive use of water, especially
near the control panel, under the seat, around the
engine, hydraulic pumps, and motors.
3. Service the air cleaner; refer to
Cleaner (page
32).
4. Grease and oil the machine; refer to
32).
5. Change the engine oil and filter; refer to
Engine Oil and Oil Filter (page
6. Check the tire pressure; refer to
Pressure (page
40).
7. Charge the battery; refer to
39).
8. Check the condition of the blades; refer to
the Cutting Blades (page
9. Prepare the machine for storage when non-use occurs
over 30 days. Prepare the machine for storage as
follows.
A. Add a petroleum based stabilizer/conditioner to
the fuel in the tank. Follow the mixing instructions
from the stabilizer manufacturer. Do not use an
alcohol based stabilizer (ethanol or methanol).
Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most
effective when mixed with fresh fuel and used at
all times.
B. Run the engine to distribute the conditioned fuel
through the fuel system (5 minutes).
C. Shut off the engine, wait for it to cool, and drain
the fuel tank.
D. Restart the engine and run it until it stops.
E. Start and run the engine until it does not start.
F. Dispose of fuel properly. Recycle pursuant to
local codes.
Important: Do not store fuel with
stabilizer/conditioner over 90 days.
10. Remove the spark plug(s) and check its condition;
refer to
Servicing the Spark Plug (page
spark plug(s) removed from the engine, pour 30 ml
(2 tablespoons) of engine oil into the spark plug hole.
50
position,
ARK
Servicing the Air
Lubrication (page
Changing the
34).
Checking the Tire
Charging the Battery (page
Servicing
41).
36). With the
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