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STORAGE
Immediately prepare your mower for storage at the end
of the season or ff the unitwill not he used for 30 days
or more.
MOWER
When the mower is to be stored for a periodof time,
clean It thoroughly,remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc.
Store in a clean dry area.
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Clean entire mower. See "CLEANING" below.
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Lubricate as shown in the maintenance section of
this manual.
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Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and p[ns are"
securely fastened. Inspect moving parts for
damage, breakage and wear. Replace if necessary.
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Touch up all rustedor chipped paint surfaces;sand
lightlybefore painting,
CLEANING
mMPORTANT: =or best performance, keep Mower
Housing free of built-up grass and trash. Clean the
underside of your mower after each use.
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CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire
from spark plug end place wire where it
cannot come in contact with the spark
plug.
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Clean the underside of your mower by scrapingto
remove build-up of grass and trash.
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Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all
gasoline, oi!, etc.
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Do not usea garden hose to clean mower.
ENGINE
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Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in
the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
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Use fresh fuel next season.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in
minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during
storage, Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel ta(_kor
storage container. Always follow the mix ratio found on
stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10 minutes
after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the
carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if
using fuel stabilizer.
ENGINE OIL
Drain oil when engine is shut off but stillwarm.
CYLINDER
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Remove spark plug.
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Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark plug
hole into cylinder.
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Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute
oil.
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Install new spark plug.
OTHER
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Do not store gasoline from one season to another.
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Replace your gasoline can if your can startsto rust.
Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause
problems.
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If possible, store your unit indoorsand cover it to
give protectionfrom dust and dirt.
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Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that
does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic.
Plastic cannot breathe which causes condensation
to form that will rust your mower
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CAUTION: Never cover mowerwhile
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engine and exhaust are still warm.
Cover may ignite causing a fire.
CAUTION: Never store the mower with
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asoline ifi the tank inside a building
where fumes may reach an Open flame or
spark. Allow the engine to cool before
storing In any enclosure.
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