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STORAGE
ImmediateLy prepare your lawn mower for storage at the
end _f the season or if the unit wt!l not be used for 30 days
or more.
LAWN MOWER
When awn mower s to be stored fore pedod of t_me, clean
it thoroughly,
remove all dirt, grease,
eaves, etc
Store n
a clean, dry area.
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Ciean entire fawn mower (See "CLEANING"
tn the
Customer
Responsibilities
Secfion of this manual).
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Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities
secilon of this manual
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Be sure that all nuts boIts
screws
and pins are
securelyfastened
inspect
movlngpartsfordamage,
breakage and wear.. Replace If necessary.
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Touch up all rusted or chipped
paint surlacas; Band
I_ghtty before painting.
HANDLE (See Fig. 15)
You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage
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Squeeze the bottom ends of the lower handle toward
each other unttl the lower handle clears the handle
bracket, then move handle forward_
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Loosen upper handle mounting bolts enough to allow
upper handle Io be folded back,
IMPORTANT:
WHEN
FOLDING
THE HANDLE
FOR
STORAGE OR TRANSPORTATION,
BE SURE TO FOLD
THE HANDLE AS SHOWN OR you
MAY DAMAGE THE
CONTROL CABLES:
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When setting up your handle from the storage position
the lower handle will automatically lbck Into the mew pg
position
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SQUEEZETO
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FOLD
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LOWERHANDLE
HAIRPIN
COTTER
OPERATORPRESENCE
CONTROLBAR
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UPPER HANDLE "_J
LOWERHANDLE
, FOL;BAC WAnO
MOW|NG
POSiTiON
FIG, 15
15
ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
iMPORTANT:
IT IS IMPORTANT
,TO PREVENT
GUM
DEPOSITS
FROM
FORMING
IN ESSENTIAL
FUEL
SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL F|LTER,
FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING
STORAGE
ALSO,
EXPERIENCE
INDECATES THAT ALCOHOL
BLENDED
FUELS (CALL_ED GASOHOL
OR USING ETHANOL. OR
METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE
WHICH LEADS
TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING
STORAGE..ACIDIC
GAS CAN DAMAGE
THE FU_L
,SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WH_LE IN STORAGE
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Drain:the fuel tank.
,
Start {he _ngfne
and tet It run until the fuel lines and
carbureto!
are empty.
Never_use engtne or carburetor cleaner prod ucts in the
fuel tank Or permanent damage may occur
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Use fresh fuel next season
NOTE:
Fue_ stabilizer is an'acceptable
alternative In
minimizing the format}on ef fuel gum deposits dudng stor-
age,
Add stabilizer
to gasoline in fuel tank or storage
contalner.
Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer
container.
Run eng!ne at least 10 minutes
after adding
stabilizer to allow the stablllzer to reach the carburetor.
Do
hot d rainthe gas tank and carburetorlf
using fuet stabilizer
ENGINE oIL
Drain oil (with _nglne warm) and replace with clean engine
oil.
(See "ENGINE = in the Customer Responsibilities
sect!0n of th!s manua!)
CYLINDER
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Remov e spark 9lug.
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Pout one ounce (29 mi) of oil through spark plug hole
into cylFnder_ '
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Pull starter handle slowly a few limes to distribute eli.
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Repiace With new spark ¢lug.
OTHER
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Do not stere gasoIIne from one season to another_
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Replace your gasoline can !1 your can starts t() rust
Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems
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if possible, store your _Jnt[indc_ors and cover it to give
protection f[om dust and dirt.
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Cover your unit w!th a suitable protective cover that
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dQes not retain moisture.
DO not use plastic.
PlasIic
cannot braathewhlch
allows, condensation to form and
will caus_ your unit to rust.
IMPORTANT_
NEVER COVER MOWER WHILE ENGINE
AND E_HAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM.
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AUTION: Never st0rethelawn
mower
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with gasoline tn thelanl(
Inside n buiLd-
ing where fumes
may reach an open
flame or spark,
Allow the engine
to
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c0ol before storing In any enclosure,
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