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Storage
Storage Safety
Always shut off the machine, wait for all moving
parts to stop, and allow the machine to cool before
adjusting, servicing, cleaning, or storing it.
General Information
Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place. Cover
the machine to keep it clean and protected.
1.
Perform the recommended annual maintenance
procedures; refer to
2.
Clean under the machine; refer to
under the Machine (page
3.
Remove chaff, dirt, and grime from the external
parts of the engine, the shrouding, and the top
of the machine.
4.
Check the condition of the blades; refer to
Inspecting the Blades (page
5.
Service the air filter; refer to
Filter (page
24).
6.
Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws.
7.
Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces
with paint available from an Authorized Service
Dealer.
Preparing the Fuel System
On the last refueling of the year, add fuel stabilizer
to the fuel as directed by the engine manufacturer.
Empty the fuel tank when mowing the last time before
storing the machine.
1.
Run the machine until the engine shuts off from
running out of fuel.
2.
Start the engine again.
3.
Allow the engine to run until it shuts off.
When you can no longer start the engine, it is
sufficiently dry.
Maintenance (page
23).
Cleaning
21).
28).
Servicing the Air
Preparing the Engine
1.
While the engine is still warm, change the
engine oil and the oil filter; refer to
Engine Oil (page 24)
(page
25).
2.
Remove the spark plug.
3.
Using an oil can, add about 30 ml (1 fl oz), of
motor oil to the engine through the spark-plug
hole.
4.
Slowly pull the starter rope several times to
distribute oil throughout the cylinder.
5.
Install the spark plug but do not connect the wire
to the spark plug. Secure the wire so that it does
not come into contact with the spark plug.
Removing the Machine
from Storage
1.
Check and tighten all fasteners.
2.
Remove the spark plug and spin the engine
rapidly using the starter to blow excess oil from
the cylinder.
3.
Inspect the spark plug and replace it if it is dirty,
worn, or cracked; refer to the engine owner's
manual.
4.
Install the spark plug and tighten it to the
recommended torque of 27 N∙m (20 ft-lb).
5.
Perform any needed maintenance procedures;
refer to
Maintenance (page
6.
Check the engine-oil level; refer to
Engine-Oil Level (page
7.
Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel; refer to
the Fuel Tank (page
8.
Connect the wire to the spark plug.
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Changing the
and
Changing the Oil Filter
23).
Checking the
12).
Filling
11).
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