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Operator presence
control bar
Upper h andle
Lift up
Lift up
Lower
handle
Mowing
position
ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT:
It is important to prevent gum
deposits from forming in essential fuel system
parts such as carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose,
or tank during storage. Also, experience
indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called
ge_hoi
or using ethanol or methanol) can
attract moisture which leads to separation and
formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas
can damage the fuel system of an engine
while in storage.
• Drain the fuel tank.
• Start the engine and let it run untilthe fuel
lines and carburetor are empty.
• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
• Use fresh fuel next sasson.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable
altemative in minimizing the formation of fuel
gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to
gasoline in fuel tank or storage container.
Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer
container. Run engine at least 10 minutes
after ad_ng stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to
reach the carburetor. Do not drain the gas
tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
ENGINE OIL
Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with
clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the
Maintenance
section of this manual).
CYLINDER
• Remove spa_ plug.
• Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oilthroughspark
plug hole intocylinder.
• Pullstaderhandleslowlya few timesto
distribute oil.
• Replace with new sparkplug.
BATTERY
Disconnect the battery from the engine
connector and charge battery 48 hours.
OTHER
• Do not storegaselinefromone seasonto
another.
• Replaceyour gasolinecan ifyourcan starts
to rust. Rustand/or dirtin yourgasolinewill
cause problems.
• ffpossible,stere yourunitindoorsand cover
itto giveprotectionfrom dustand dirt.
° Cover your unitwith a suitableprotective
coverthat does not retainmoisture. Donot
use plastic. Plasticcannotbreathewhich
allowscondensation to form and will cause
your unitto rust.
IMPORTANT: Never covermowerwhile
engine and exhaustareas are stillwarm.
CAUTION:
Never store the lawn mower
with gasoline in the tank inside a building
where fumes may reach an open flame or
spark. Allow the engine to cool before
storing in any enclosure.
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