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"QUICK-RELEASE"HANDLES
Youcanfoldyourlawnmowerhandlefor
storage,
1..Loosenthetwo(2)handleleverson
sidesoftheupperhandleandallow
handletofolddowntotherear.
2_Moveheightadjustmenlleverforward
toraisemowertohighestposition°
3. Loosenhandlebolts(onbothsides),
thenpivotentirehandleassembly
forwardandallowitto rest on mower°
• When setting up your handle from the
storage position, 1helower handle will
automatically lock into the mowlng
position.
IMPORTANT: When folding the handle for
storage or transportation, be sure to fold
the handle as shown or you may damage
the control cables,,
Operator MOWING
Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of
an engine while in storage,
• Drain the fuel tank.
o Slart the engine and let tt 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 al-
ternative in minimizing the formation of fuel
gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer
to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container,
Always follow the mixratio foundon stabilizer
container. Run engine at least 10 minutes
after adding stabilizer to allow lhe stabilizer
to reach lhe carburetor° Do not drain the gas
tank and carburetor if using fue! stabilizer°
ENGINE OIL
Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace
with clean oil (See "ENGINE" in the Main-
tenance section of this manual)._
FOLD
FORWARD
FOR
STORAGE
handle
Handle
lever
handle
Height
adjuster
lever
LEVER
FORWARD
TO RAISE
MOWER
ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT: it is importanttopreventgum
CYLINDER
,' Remove spark plug
• Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through
spark plug hole into cylinder,,
• Pull starter handle slowly to distribute oil
• Replace with new spark plugo
BATTERY (IF EQUIPPED)
Disconnect the battery from the engine
connectorand charge battery 48 hours°
OTHER
. Do notstore gasoline from one season
to another_
- Replace your gasoline can if your can
starts to rust,, Rust and/or dirt in your
gasoline wiilcause problems.
= Ifpossible, store your unit indoorsand
cover itto protect it from dust and dirt,
, Cover your unit with a suitable protective
cover that does not retain moisture_ Do
not use plastic,, Plastic cannot breathe,
which allows condensation to form and
will cause your unit to rust,
IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while
deposits from formingin essentialluelsystem engine and exhaust areas are still warm
parts such ascarburetor, fuelfilter, fuelhose, ,_CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower
or tank during storage° Alcohol blended fuels with gasoline in the tank insidea building
(cal_edgasoholorusingethanolormethanol) where fumes may reach an open flame
can attract moisture which leads to separa- or spark° Allow the engine to cool before
tion and formation of acids during st°rage°3"st°ring4 in any enclosure.
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