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STORAGE
Immediately prepare yourmower for storageat the end
of the season or ffthe unitwill not he used for 30 days
or more.
MOWER
When the mower isto be stored for a periodof time,
clean Itthoroughly,remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc.
Store in a clean dry area.
• Clean entiremower. See "CLEANING"below.
• Lubricateas shownin the maintenancesectionof
this manual.
• Be sure that all nuts,bolts, screws,and p[nsare"
securelyfastened. Inspectmovingparts for
damage, breakage and wear. Replace if necessary.
• Touch up all rustedor chipped paintsurfaces;sand
lightlybefore painting,
CLEANING
mMPORTANT: =or bestperformance, keep Mower
Housing free ofbuilt-up grassand trash. Cleanthe
underside of your mower after each use.
I_IL CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire
from spark plug end place wire where it
cannot come in contact with the spark
plug.
• Clean the underside of your mower by scrapingto
remove build-up ofgrass and trash.
• Keep finishedsurfacesand wheels free of all
gasoline, oi!,etc.
• Do not usea garden hoseto clean mower.
ENGINE
• Never use engine or carburetorcleaner products in
thefuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
• Use fresh fuel nextseason.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer isan acceptablealternative in
minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during
storage, Add stabilizer to gasolinein fuel ta(_kor
storage container. Always follow the mix ratio found on
stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10 minutes
after addingstabilizerto allowthe stabilizer to reach the
carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if
using fuel stabilizer.
ENGINE OIL
Drain oilwhen engine isshut off but stillwarm.
CYLINDER
• Remove spark plug.
• Pourone ounce (29 ml) of oilthroughspark plug
hole intocylinder.
• Pull starter handle slowlya few times to distribute
oil.
• Installnew spark plug.
OTHER
• Do not store gasolinefrom one seasonto another.
• Replace yourgasoline can if yourcan startsto rust.
Rust and/ordirt in yourgasolinewillcause
problems.
• If possible,store your unitindoorsand cover itto
give protectionfrom dust and dirt.
• Cover yourunitwith a suitable protectivecover that
does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic.
Plastic cannotbreathe which causes condensation
to form that will rust your mower
t _ CAUTION: Never cover mowerwhile i
i engine and exhaust are still warm.
Cover may ignite causing a fire.
CAUTION: Never store the mower with
_L asoline ifi 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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