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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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