Maintenance And Storage - Qualcast QSPP46 Instruction Manual

Maintenance and Storage

Storing the lawn mower for short periods
After mowing, please follow the actions below prior to placing the lawn mower in storage:
- Allow the engine to fully cool.
- Ensure the grass bag is empty.
- Clean all debris from under the mower deck.
Store the lawn mower on a flat and level surface, with all 4 wheels on the ground.
Store in a dry, safe place which is not accessible by children or people who are not familiar
with operation.
Storing the lawn mower for extended periods
CAUTION! Do not empty the petrol tank in enclosed areas, near fire or when
smoking. Petrol fumes can cause explosions and fire. Always carry the product
on its gripping surfaces.
If the lawn mower is to be placed into storage at the end of the season, or if the mower is
not to be used for a longer period than 6 weeks, storage maintenance must be performed
on the lawn mower.
Temperature fluctuations cause condensation, which contaminates fuel and causes starting
problems. Simply emptying the machine of fuel will prevent this.
Empty the petrol tank with a petrol suction pump, if available, or use the tipping method.
Start the engine and let it run until any remaining petrol has been used up.
Change the oil at the end of every season. To do so, remove the used engine oil from a
warm engine and refill with fresh oil.
Remove the spark plug from the cylinder head. Fill the cylinder with approx. 20ml of oil from
an oil can. Slowly pull back the starter handle, which will bathe the cylinder wall with oil, and
screw the spark plug back in.
Clean the cooling fins of the cylinder and the housing.
Be sure to clean the entire machine to protect the paint.
Store the machine in a well-ventilated place.
NOTE: Alternatively, adding Briggs & Stratton FUEL FIT to the fuel will prevent
contaminated fuel. Not all additives on the market do this. FUEL FIT can be ordered via
www.gardenservicecentre.co.uk.
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