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over-tightened, but they should be tight enough to
assure the gasket provides a proper seal.
Note: Be sure to observe proper polarity when
placing batteries in the remote control battery
compartment.
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1. Cover screw
Fuse
A 15 amp in-line fuse is incorporated into the machines
wiring (Figure 41).
1. Fuse
Fusible Link
A fusible link is incorporated into the machines wiring.
It is a grey wire located below the in line fuse.
Waste Disposal
Engine oil, engine and remote batteries are pollutants to
the environment. Dispose of these according to your
state and local regulations.
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Figure 40
2. Sealing gasket
Figure 41
Storage
1. Turn the key to off. Remove spark plug wire.
Remove the key.
2. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the
external parts of the entire machine, especially the
engine. Clean dirt and chaff from the outside of the
engine's cylinder head fins and blower housing.
Important: You can wash the machine with
mild detergent and water. Do not pressure wash
the machine. Avoid excessive use of water.
3. Service the air cleaner; refer to Servicing the Air
Cleaner.
4. Change the crankcase oil; refer to Servicing the
Engine Oil.
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5. Check the tire pressure; refer to Checking the Tire
Pressure.
6. Charge the battery; refer to Servicing the Battery.
7. Prepare the machine for storage when non use
occurs over 30 days. Prepare machine for storage
as follows.
A. Add a petroleum based stabilizer/conditioner to
fuel in the tank. Follow mixing instructions from
stabilizer manufacture. Do not use an alcohol
based stabilizer (ethanol or methanol).
Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most
effective when mixed with fresh gasoline and
used at all times.
B. Run engine to distribute conditioned fuel through
the fuel system (5 minutes).
C. Stop engine, allow to cool and drain the fuel tank;
refer to Servicing the Fuel Tank.
D. Restart engine and run it until it stops.
E. Choke the engine. Start and run engine until it
will not start.
F. Dispose of fuel properly. Recycle as per local
codes.
Important: Do not store stabilizer/conditioned
gasoline over 90 days.
8. Remove the spark plug(s) and check its condition;
refer to Servicing the Spark Plugs. With the
spark plug(s) removed from the engine, pour
two tablespoons of engine oil into the spark plug
hole. Now use the starter to crank the engine and
distribute the oil inside the cylinder. Install the spark
plug(s). Do not install the wire on the spark plug(s).
9. Check and tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws. Repair
or replace any part that is damaged or defective.
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