Preparing The Mower For Storage - Snapper S2265FC Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Maintenance(Continued)
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Preparing the Mower for Storage
WARNING:Do not remove gasolinewhile
inside a building, near a fire, or while you
smoke. Gasoline fumes can cause an
explosionor a fire.
1. Drain the fuel tank.
2. Let the engine run until it is out of gasoline.
3. Drain the oil from the warm engine. Fill the engine
crankcase with new oil.
4. Remove the spark plug from the cylinder. Pour one
ounce of oil into the cylinder. Slowly pull the recoil-start
grip so that the oil will protect the cylinder. Install a new
spark plug in the cylinder.
5. Cleanthe dirt and debris from the cylinder cooling fins
and the engine housing.
6. Cleanthe bottom of the mower housing.
7. Make sure the grass bag is empty of grass. Grass
remaining in the bag during storage will damage the
bag.
8. Completely clean the mower to protect the paint.
9. Fold the handles (if desired).
CAUTION:Be careful when you fold or raise the handle. Do
not damage the cables. A cable that is bent will not work
correctly. Before you use the unit, replacea bent or damaged
cable.
10. Put the unit in a building that has good ventilation.
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