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Storage
Store the mower in a cool, clean, dry place.
If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone
could accidently start the engine and seriously injure
you or bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition switch before you
service, transport, or store your mower.
Preparing the Mower for
Storage
Gasoline vapors can explode.
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Do not store gasoline more than 30 days.
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Do not store the mower in an enclosure near an
open flame.
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Allow the engine to cool before storing it.
1. On the last refueling of the year, add fuel stabilizer to
the fuel as directed by the engine manufacturer.
2. Run the mower until the engine stops from running
out of fuel.
3. Prime the engine and start it again.
4. Allow the engine to run until it stops. When you can no
longer start the engine, it is sufficiently dry.
5. Remove the wire from the spark plug and connect the
wire onto the retaining post.
6. Remove the spark plug, add 1 oz. (30 ml) of oil through
the spark plug hole, and pull the starter rope slowly
several times to distribute oil throughout the cylinder to
prevent cylinder corrosion during the off-season.
7. Loosely install the spark plug.
8. Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws.
9. Charge the battery for 24 hours (model 20796 only),
then unplug the battery charger and store the mower
in an unheated area. If you must store the mower in a
heated area, you must charge the battery every 90 days.
Folding the Handle
1. Remove the lower handle knobs and detach the lower
handle brackets from the lower end of both handle
sides (Figure 42).
Figure 42
Note: Attach the lower handle knobs onto the bolts in
the handle to prevent losing them.
2. Rotate the handle forward (Figure 43).
Important: Route the cables to the outside of the
handle knobs as you fold the upper handle.
Figure 43
3. To unfold the handle, refer to Unfolding the Handle.
Removing the Mower from
Storage
1. Remove the spark plug and spin the engine rapidly using
the starter to blow the excess oil from the cylinder.
2. Install the spark plug and tighten it with a torque
wrench to 15 ft-lb (20 N⋅m).
3. Charge the battery (model 20796 only).
4. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
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