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STORAGE
PLACING
IN STORAGE
If your mower will be stored with gasoline
in the fuel tank and
carburetor,
it is important
to reduce the hazard of gasoline
vapor
ignition.
Select a well-ventilated
storage area away from any appliance
that operates
with a flame, such as a furnace,
water heater, or clothes
dryer. Also avoid any area with a spark-producing
electric
motor, or
where power tools are operated.
If possible,
avoid storage
areas with high humidity,
because
that
promotes
rust and corrosion.
Make sure the fuel valve is in the OFF position to reduce the possibility
of fuel leakage.
Place the mower with its wheels on a level surface.
Tilting can cause
fuel or oil leakage.
The handlebar
can be folded for compact
storage
(page 52).
With the engine and exhaust
system cool, cover the mower to keep out
dust. A hot engine and exhaust
system
can ignite or melt some
materials.
Do not use sheet plastic as a dust cover. A nonporous
cover
will trap moisture
around the mower,
promoting
rust and corrosion.
REMOVING
FROM
STORAGE
Check your mower as described
in BEFORE
OPERATION
(page 11 ).
If the fuel was drained during storage
preparation,
fill the tank with
fresh gasoline.
If you keep a container
of gasoline
for refueling,
be sure
that it contains
only fresh gasoline.
Gasoline
oxidizes
and deteriorates
over time, causing
hard starting.
If the cylinder
was coated with oil during storage
preparation,
the
engine wilt smoke
briefly at startup.
This is normal.
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