Storage - Bushranger 53AH6IMSP Operator's Manual

Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at
the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for
30 days or more.
LAWN MOWER
When your lawn 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.
1. Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING" in the
Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).
2. Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities
section of this manual.
3. Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and pins are
securely fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage,
breakage and wear. Replace if necessary.
4. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand
lightly before painting.
HANDLE
You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage.
1. Loosen lever A on sides of the upper handle and
pivot entire handle assembly forward and allow it to
rest on mower. Re-tighten lever A.
2. When setting up your handle from the storage
position, loosen lever A on both sides. and rotate
handle and set it to new catch desired.
ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM
DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL
SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETTOR. FUEL
FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE.
ALSO, EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL
BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING
ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT
MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND
FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE. ACIDIC
GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN
ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE.
• Drain the fuel tank.
• Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and
carburettor are empty.
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STORAGE

• Never use engine or carburettor cleaner products in
the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
• Use fresh fuel next season.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in
minimising the formation of fuel gum deposits during
storage container. Always follow the mix ratio found on
the stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10 minutes
after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the
carburettor. Do not drain the fuel tank and carburettor
if using fuel stabilizer. Drain oil (with engine warm)
and replace with clean engine oil. (See ENGINE in
the CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES section of this
manual).
CYLINDER
1. Remove spark plug.
2. Pour one ounce (29ml) of oil through spark plug
hole into cylinder.
3. Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil.
4. Replace with new spark plug.
OTHER
• Do not store fuel from one season to another.
• Replace your fuel can if your can starts to rust.
Rust and /or dirt in your fuel will
cause problems.
• If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to
give protection from dust and dirt.
• Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that
does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic
cannot breathe which allows condensation to form
and will cause your unit to rust.
IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while
engine and exhaust areas are still warm.
CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower
with fuel in the tank inside a building
where fumes may reach an open flame or
spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in
any enclosure.