11A-508L099 MTD lawn mower

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Neverstorelawnmowerwith fuel in tank indoorsorin poorly
ventilatedareaswherefuel fumesmayreachan openflame,spark,
or pilot lightas on a furnace,water heater,clothesdryer,or gas
appliance.
PREPARING THE ENGINE
Forenginesstoredover30 days:
1. Topreventgum fromforminginfuel systemoron carburetor
parts,run engine untilit stopsfrom lack of fuel or add a gasoline
additiveto thegas in thetank. If youuse agas additive,runthe
enginefor severalminutesto circulatethe additivethroughthe
carburetor--afterwhichthe engineandfuel canbe storedup to
24months.
2. Whileengineis stillwarm,changethe oil.
3. Cleanengineof surfacedebris.
PREPARING THE LAWN MOWER
Cleanand lubricatemowerthoroughlyas describedin the lubrica-
tion instructions.
Donot usea pressurewasheror gardenhoseto cleanyour unit.
Coatmower'scuttingbladewithchassisgreaseto prevent
rusting.
Referto PREPARINGTHE ENGINEfor correctenginestorage
instructions.
Store mowerin a dry,cleanarea. Do notstorenexttocorrosive
materials,suchas fertilizer.
Whenstoringany type of powerequipmentina poorlyventilatedor
metalstorageshed,care shouldbetakento rust-prooftheequipment.
Usinga lightoil or silicone,coat the equipment,especiallycablesand
all movingpartsof yourlawnmowerbeforestorage.
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