Extended Periods Out Of Use - Winter Storage - Etesia ME53C Original User Manual

8•6 STORAGE : RAPID FOLDING OF
HANDLEBAR
To reduce the space taken up by the mulching mower during transport
or for storage purposes, the handlebar can be rapidly folded away by
carrying out the following operations in this order :
• Unscrew the 2 handlebar height adjustment button screws.
• Unscrew the 2 handlebar intermediate fastening wing-nuts.
• Fold the lower part of the handlebars forwards accompanying the
upper part in its movement as shown (picture 20).
• Finally fold the upper part backwards taking care to place the
tranmission cables inside the handles.
9• EXTENDED PERIODS OUT OF USE - WINTER STORAGE
PREPARATION
• Carefully clean the machine and in particular the underneath of the
cutter housing.
• Clean the air filter.
• Empty the petrol tank and turn the engine over until all the fuel still
in the pipes and the carburettor is used.
This operation must be carried out outdoors (in the
open air).
• Whilst the engine is still hot, empty the oil from the oil sump and
fill up again with new oil of the right viscosity.
• Remove the spark plug and pour about 15 ml of engine oil into the
cylinder. Pull gently on the starter until you feel a compression : the
valves are then closed and protected against corrosion.
• Store the mulching mower in a clean, dry place, on planks or a sheet
of metal.
STARTING UP AGAIN
• Unscrew the spark plug, clean it with petrol and leave it to dry.
• Pull several times on the starter to eliminate the excess oil in the
cylinder.
• Put back the dry spark plug.
• Fill up with fuel.
• Start the engine.
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8• REGULAR MAINTENANCE
Of course you may leave this seasonal maintenance work to your
ETESIA dealer if you wish. He will check that your mulching mower
is in good condition...so that it starts first go the following spring.