Storage - Husqvarna CZE 4818 Operator's Manual

Immediately prepare your mower for storage at
the end of the season or if the mower will not be
used for 30 days or more.
WARNING
Never store the 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 en-
closure.
MOWER
When mower is to be stored for a period of time,
clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease,
leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area.
• Clean entire mower (See "CLEANING" in the
Customer Responsibilities section of this
manual).
• Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See
belt replacement instructions in the Service
and Adjustments section of this manual).
• Lubricate as shown in the Customer
Responsibilities section of this manual.
• Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are
securely fastened. Inspect moving parts for
damage, breakage and wear. Replace if
necessary.
• Touch up all rusted or chipped paint
surfaces; sand lightly before painting.
BATTERY
• Fully charge the battery for storage.
• After a period of time in storage, battery may
require recharging.
• To help prevent corrosion and power leakage
during long periods of storage, battery
cables should be disconnected and battery
cleaned thoroughly (see "TO CLEAN
BATTERY AND TERMINALS" in the
Customer Responsibilities section of this
manual).
• After cleaning, leave cables disconnected
and place cables where they cannot come in
contact with battery terminals.
• If battery is removed from mower for storage,
do not store battery directly on concrete or
damp surfaces.

STORAGE

ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DE-
POSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL
FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURE-
TOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK
DURING STORAGE. ALSO, EXPERIENCE
INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FU-
ELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHA-
NOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOIS-
TURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND
FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE.
ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYS-
TEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE.
• Drain the fuel tank.
• Start the engine and let it run until the 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 season.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alterna-
tive in minimizing the formation of fuel gum
deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to gaso-
line in fuel tank or storage container. Always
follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container.
Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding
stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the
carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank and carbu-
retor if using fuel stabilizer.
ENGINE OIL
Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with
clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Cus-
tomer Responsibilities section of this manual).
CYLINDER(S)
• Remove spark plug(s).
• Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug
hole(s) into cylinder(s).
• Install plugs.
• Turn ignition key to "START" position for a
few seconds to distribute oil.
• Replace with new spark plug(s).
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