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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT
STORAGE (over 30 days)
At the end of each year, prepare the unitforstorageas follows,.
GENERALINSPECTION
2,,
Inspect the belts.,tf the belts are damaged or worn, replace with
replacement belts from the factory, See the belt replacement
instructions inthe Service And Adjustment section°
Make sure all nuts, bolts and screws are tight..Inspect moving
parts for damage, breakage and wear. Replace if necessary.
MOWER HOUSING
1, Clean the mower housing See "How To Clean The Mower
Housing'L
LUBRICATE THE UNIT
See the "Where To Lubricate" instructions in the Customer'
Responsibilities section..
THE ENGINE
1_ Clean the dirt and grass from the engine._
2, Change the oil See the instructions,"How To Change The Oil",
3. Check the air screen., See the instructions, "How To Clean The
Cooling System",
4., Check the spark piug.,See the instructions, "How To CheckThe
Spark Plug"..
prevent engine problems with the fuel system, empty the fuel
system before storage of 30 days or longer.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer (like STA-BIL) is an acceptable
alternative in reducing the formation offuel gum inthe fuel tank
and the gasoline storage container. Always follow the mix ratio
located on the container of stabilizer. Run the engine at least 10
minutes after adding the stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to
reach the carburetor. Do not drain the fuel tank and carburetor
if stabilizer is used.
if you do not use a stabilizer, do the following:
1. Start the engine
2o Run the engine untilthe fuel tankand thecarburetor are outof
fuel and the engine stops,
3_ Do not leave fuel in the fuel tank or the carburetor.. The fuel can
damage the function of the fuel system° Some models have a
fuel drain (Figure 42)_Hold acloth under the fuel drain. Push
the fuel drain until thecarburetor is empty.
4. After storage, make sure you use fresh fuel.
Fuel Drain
Figure 42
THE FUEL SYSTEM
WARNING: Do not drainthe gasoline inside a build-
ing or near a fire. Do not smoke because the fumes
from the fuel can cause an explosion.
CAUTION: During storage, it is important to prevent deposits
from occurring in fuel system parts like the carburetor, fuel
filter, fue! line and the fuel tanks Alcohol gasoline mixtures
(called gasohol or using ethanol or'methanol) attract moisture
causing acid deposits during storage. While the unit is in
storage, the acids in the fuel can damage the fuel system. To
THE BATTERY
Io Remove the batter't_
2o Clean the battery terminals of any deposits.
3_ Charge the battery_See the instructions on"Hew To Check And
Charge The Battery".
4_ Store the battery in a cool, dry place,,
NOTE: After a long time in storage, charge the battery.
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