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STORAGE
Proper storage preparation is essential for keeping your lawn mower
trouble free and looking good. To help keep rust and corrosion from
impairing your lawn mower's function and appearance, and to make
the engine easier to start after storage, follow the instructions
described in this section to:
• Drain or treat the fuel
• Change the oil and coat the engine cylinder
• Clean the mower, engine, and grass bag
• Choose a storage location
Fuel
See "AVOIDING FUEL-RELATED PROBLEMS" on
of recommended procedures to avoid fuel related problems.
The DISTRIBUTOR'S LIMITED WARRANTY
cover fuel system damage or engine performance problems resulting
from neglected storage preparation.
Cleaning
Mower Deck
Allow the engine to cool before washing.
Before washing the underside of the mower deck, stop the engine and
turn the fuel valve to the OFF position. Rest the mower on its right
side, so the fuel cap side is up. This will help to prevent fuel leakage
and hard starting due to carburetor flooding. Wear heavy gloves to
protect your hands from the blades.
Be careful to avoid getting water into controls and cables.
Engine
Allow the engine to cool, and then wash the engine by hand. Be
careful to prevent water from entering the air cleaner and exhaust
opening.
NOTICE
Using a garden hose or pressure washing equipment can force water
into the air filter. Water in the air cleaner will soak the paper element
and can enter the carburetor or engine cylinder, causing damage.
Water contacting a hot engine can cause damage. If the engine has
been running, allow it to cool before washing.
Grass Bag
Remove the bag from the mower, and wash it with a garden hose or
pressure washer. Allow the bag to dry completely before storage.
Drying
After washing the lawn mower, wipe dry all accessible surfaces.
Place the mower with its wheels on a level surface. Start the engine
outdoors and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature to
evaporate any water remaining on the engine.
Engage the Roto-Stop several times to expel any residual water from
the mechanism.
Stop the engine and allow it to cool.
After the lawn mower is clean and dry, touch up any damaged paint,
and coat other areas that may rust with a light film of oil.
Oil
Change the engine oil
longer or when storing in a high humidity environment.
Add oil in the engine cylinder to prevent corrosion.
1. Remove the spark plug
2. Pour a teaspoon (5 cc) of clean
3. Pull the starter rope several
4. Reinstall the spark plug.
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for a list
5. Pull the starter rope slowly until
(page
23) does not
Storage Location
If your mower will be stored with gasoline in the fuel tank and
carburetor, it is important to reduce the hazard of gasoline vapor
ignition. Select a well-ventilated dry storage area away from any
appliance that operates with a flame, such as a furnace, water heater,
or clothes dryer. Also avoid any area with a spark-producing electric
motor, or where power tools are operated.
Make sure the fuel valve is in the OFF position to reduce the
possibility of fuel leakage.
Place the mower with its wheels on a level surface. Tilting can cause
fuel or oil leakage.
With the engine and exhaust system cool, cover the mower to keep
out dust. A hot engine and exhaust system can ignite or melt some
materials. Do not use sheet plastic as a dust cover. A nonporous
cover will trap moisture around the mower, promoting rust and
corrosion.
Handlebar
Remove the grass bag if installed. You can place it on top of the
engine with the bag opening to the front.
1. Turn the handlebar adjust knobs 90 degrees to unlock the locating
2. Fold the handlebar forward
Removing From Storage
When unfolding the handlebar, be sure to lock the handlebar adjust
knobs to secure the handlebar in the mowing position.
Check your mower as described in "BEFORE EACH OPERATION" on
page
the engine may smoke briefly at startup.
(page
13) if planned storage is 3 months or
(page
14).
engine oil into the cylinder to
keep it from rusting.
times to distribute the oil in the
cylinder.
resistance is felt, and then
return the starter grip gently.
This will close the valves so
moisture cannot enter the engine cylinder.
pins
.
4. If the cylinder was coated with oil during storage preparation,
SPARK PLUG HOLE
UNLOCKED
; do not pinch or kink the cables.
OIL
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