• Allow the engine to cool before storing in an enclosed space.
• If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors and when the engine is cool.
• Wear strong work gloves when removing and reassembling the blade.
Blade
• Inspect the blade for damage, cracks and excessive rust or corrosion.
A dull blade can be sharpened, but a blade that is excessively worn, bent, cracked, or otherwise damaged must be replaced.
• Install the blade using the blade bolt and special washers. Be sure to install the special washers with the concave side toward the blade and the convex side