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HANDLE
You can fold your lawn mower handle for
storage.
1. Squeeze the bottom ends of the lower
handle toward each other untilthe
lower handle clears the handle
bracket, then move handle forward.
2. Loosen upper handle mounting bolls
enough to allow upper handle to be
folded back.
IMPORTANT: When folding the handle
for storage or transportation, be sure to
foldthe handle as shown or you may
damage the control cables.
• When setting up your handle from the
storage posllion, the lower handle will
automatically lock into the mowing
position.
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ENGINE
FUELSYSTEM
IMPORTANT: It is importantto prevent
gum depositsfrom forming in essential
fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel
filler,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 dudng storage. Acidic gas can
damage the fuel system of an engine
while in storage.
1. Drain the fuel tank.
2. Start the engine and let it run untilthe
fuel lines and carburetor are empty.
• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
products inthe fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
• Use fresh fuel next season.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer isan acceptable
alternative in minimizingthe formation of
fuel gum deposits duringstorage. Add
stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or
storage container. Always followthe mix
ratio found on stabilizer container. Run
engine at least 10 minutes after adding
stabilizerto allow the stabilizer to reach
the carburetor. Do notdrainthe 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 Maintenance section ofthis manual).
CYLINDER
1. Remove spark plug.
2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through
spark plug hole into cylinder.
3. Pull starter handle slowly a few times
to distribute oil.
4. Replace with new spark plug.
OTHER
• Do not store gasoline from one season
to another.
• Replace your gasoline can if your can
startsto rust. Rust and/ordirtin your
gasoline will cause problems.
• If possible, store yourunit indoors and
cover itto give protectionfrom dust and
dirt.
• Cover your unitwith a suitable protec-
tive cover that does not retain moisture.
Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot
breathe, which allows condensation to
form and will cause your unitto rust.
IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while
engone and exhaust areas are stillwarm.
• , CAUTION: Never storethe lawn 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.
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