Off Season Storage And Safety Labels - MTD 44M Operator's Manual

Off-Season Storage
The following steps should be taken to prepare your lawn
mower for storage.
1. Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in
the lubrication instructions.
2. We do not recommend the use of a pressure washer
or garden hose to clean your unit.
3. Refer to engine manual for correct engine
storage instructions.
Safety Labels Found On Your Lawn Mower
4. Coat mower's cutting blade with chassis grease to
prevent rusting.
5. Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next
to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
When storing any type of power equipment in a poorly
ventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken
to rust-proof the equipment. Using a light oil or silicone,
coat the equipment, especially cables and all moving
parts of your lawn mower before storage.
Read and follow Operating Instructions before running
engine.
Gasoline is flammable. Allow engine to cool at least
2 minutes before refueling.
Engines emit carbon monoxide. DO NOT run in enclosed
area.
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Off Season
Storage
and Safety
Labels
WARNING
DO NOT remove safety
(or any) labels from
mower for any reason.