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Immediately prepare your mower for storage at
the end of the season or if the mower will not be
used for 30 days or more.
WARNING
Never store the mower with gasoline in
the tank inside a building where fumes
may reach an open flame or spark. Allow
the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
MOWER
When mower is to be stored for a period of time,
clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease,
leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area.
•
Clean entire mower (See "CLEANING" in
the Customer Responsibilities section of
this manual).
•
Inspect and replace belts, if necessary
(See belt replacement instructions in the
Service and Adjustments section of this
manual).
•
Lubricate as shown in the Customer
Responsibilities section of this manual.
•
Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws
are securely fastened. Inspect moving
parts for damage, breakage and wear.
Replace if necessary.
•
Touch up all rusted or chipped paint
surfaces; sand lightly before painting.
BATTERY
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Fully charge the battery for storage.
•
After a period of time in storage, battery
may require recharging.
•
To help prevent corrosion and power
leakage during long periods of storage,
battery cables should be disconnected
and battery cleaned thoroughly (see "TO
CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS" in
the Customer Responsibilities section of
this manual).
STORAGE
•
After cleaning, leave cables discon-
nected and place cables where they
cannot come in contact with battery
terminals.
•
If battery is removed from mower for
storage, do not store battery directly on
concrete or damp surfaces.
ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM
DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL
FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS
CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE,
OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ALSO,
EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL
BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR
USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN
ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO
SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS
DURING STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN
DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE
WHILE IN STORAGE.
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Drain the fuel tank.
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Start the engine and let it run until the
fuel lines and carburetor are empty.
•
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
•
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 tank or 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 (with engine warm) and replace with
clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the
Customer Responsibilities section of this
manual).
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