Sharpening The Blade; Preparing The Mower For Storage - Murray M2255FC Instructions Manual

Maintenance (Continued)
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Figure 21: Sharpening the blade
Preparing the Mewer far Sterage
WARNING: De nat remove gaseiine while
inside a building, near a fire, or while you
smake. Gasoline fumes can cause an
expmasianor a fire.
1_ Drain the fuel tank.
2_ Let the engine run until it is out of gasoline.
3. Drain the oil from the warm engine. Fill the engine
crankcase with new oil.
4. Remove the spark plug from the cylinden Pour one
ounce of oil into the cylinder_Slowly pull the recoilostart
grip so that the oil will protect the cylinden Install a new
spark plug in the cylinden
5. Cleanthe dirt and debris from the cylinder cooling fins
and the engine housi%
6. Cleanthe bottom of the mower housi%
7. Make sure the grass bag is empty of grass. Grass
remaining in the bag during storage will damagethe
bag_
8. Completely cleanthe mower to protect the paint_
9. Fold the handles (if desired).
CAUTION:Be careful when you fold or raise the handle_Do
not damage the cables. A cable that is bent will not work
correctly. Before you use the unit, replacea bent or damaged
cable.
10. Put the unit in a building that has good ventilation.
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