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STORAGE
Storage Safety
Always shut off the mower, wait for all moving
parts to stop, and allow the mower to cool before
adjusting, servicing, cleaning, or storing it.
Preparing the Mower for Storage
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Clean grass clippings and dirt from under the
mower.
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On the last refueling of the year, add fuel stabiliser
to the fuel as directed on the label.
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Dispose of any unused fuel properly. Recycle it
according to local authority guidelines.
IMPORTANT: Old fuel in the fuel tank is the leading
cause of hard starting. Do not store the fuel without
fuel stabiliser more than 30 days, and do not store
stabilised fuel beyond the duration recommended by
the fuel-stabiliser manufacturer.
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Run the mower until the engine shuts off.
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Start the engine again and allow it to run until it
shuts off. When you can no longer start the engine,
it is suffi ciently dry.
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Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
Fig. 35
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Remove the spark plug, add 30 ml (1 fl oz) of
engine oil through the spark-plug hole, and pull the
engine start cord slowly several times to distribute
oil throughout the cylinder to prevent cylinder
corrosion during the off-season.
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Loosely install the spark plug.
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Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws.
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Lubricate the mower and treat metal parts with a
water repellent anti-corrosion product.
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Cover the mower with a protective sheet and store
it in a dry, ventilated area.
Storage
When storing your mower away, ensure that cables do
not become snagged at the pivot points. Disengage
the engine stop lever to prevent it being damaged
through potential contact with the engine.
To store the handle, unscrew the two securing hand
bolts suffi ciently, to allow it to be pivoted forwards to
rest against the mower.
(Refer fi g.35)
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Removing the Mower from Storage
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Check and tighten all fasteners.
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Remove the spark plug and spin the engine rapidly
by pulling the engine start handle to blow the
excess oil from the cylinder.
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Install the spark plug and tighten it with a torque
wrench to 20 N·m (15 ft-lb).
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Perform any maintenance procedures; refer to
Maintenance.
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Check the engine-oil level; refer to Checking the
Engine-Oil Level.
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Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel; refer to Filling the
Fuel Tank.
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Connect the wire to the spark plug.
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