Off-Season Storage - Craftsman 154.37297 Operator's Manual

WARNING
Never store lawn mower with fuel in tank indoors or in poorly ventilated areas
where fuel fumes may reach an open flame, spark, or pilot light as on a furnace,
water heater, clothes dryer, or gas appliance.
Preparing The Engine
For engines stored over 30 days:
• While engine is still warm, change the oil.
• Clean engine of surface debris.
Preparing The Lawn Mower
• Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the lubrication
instructions.
• Do not use a pressure washer or garden hose to clean your unit.
• Coat mower's cutting blade with chassis grease or oil to prevent rusting.
• Refer to Preparing the Engine for correct engine storage instructions.
• Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next to corrosive materials, such
as fertilizer.
• When storing any type of power equipment in a poorly ventilated or metal
storage shed, care should be taken to rust-proof the equipment. Using a light
oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially cables and all moving parts of
your lawn mower before storage.

OFF-SEASON STORAGE

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