Mower Storage - Jacobsen 32251 Technical Manual

9 MAINTENANCE
9.9

MOWER STORAGE ________________________________________________________

General
• Clean the mower. Repair and paint damaged or exposed metal.
• Inspect the mower, tighten all hardware, replace worn or damaged components.
• Keep the mower and all accessories clean, dry and protected from the elements. Never keep the mower near an
open flame or spark which can cause ignition of the fuel or fuel vapors.
Engine
• Drain the fuel from the mower. Start the engine. Allow the engine to operate until it runs of fuel and stops. Try to
start the engine again. When you can no longer start the engine, the fuel system is completely empty.
• While the engine is warm, remove the drain plug and drain the oil from the crankcase. Install the drain plug and
fill the engine with oil.
• Remove the spark plug and add 1 ounce (29 ml) of clean engine oil into the spark plug hole. Slowly pull the
starter rope several times to distribute the engine oil on the cylinder walls. Install the spark plug.
• Clean the outside surface of the engine. Paint bare metal or apply a thin layer of rust preventative oil.
Blades
• Completely clean the blade disk and blades. Paint any damaged or bare metal surfaces.
• Apply a thin layer of rust preventative oil to the sharpened edges of the blades.
The blades have sharp edges. To prevent injury, use caution when you service or hold the blade.
After Storage
• Remove the spark plug. Place a clean rag over the spark plug hole and pull the starter handle quickly to remove
excess oil from the cylinder. Install the spark plug.
• Check or service the air filter
• Check the level of engine oil.
• Fill the fuel tank with fuel.
• Remove all oil from the blades. Adjust the cutting height.
• Start the engine and allow the engine to become warm and lubricated.
Never operate the engine without enough ventilation or in an enclosed area. The carbon monoxide in the exhaust
fumes can increase to dangerous levels.
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