12A-948K299 MTD lawn mower

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Neverstorelawnmowerwithfuel intankindoorsorin poorly
ventilatedareaswherefuel fumesmayreachan openflame,spark,
or pilot lightas on a furnace,water heater,clothesdryer,or gas
appliance.
PREPARING THE ENGINE
Forenginesstoredover30days:
1. Topreventgum from formingin fuel systemor on carburetor
parts,runengineuntilit stopsfromlackof fuel oradda gasoline
additiveto thegas in thetank. If youuse a gas additive,run the
enginefor severalminutesto circulatethe additivethroughthe
carburetor--afterwhichthe engineandfuel canbe storedupto
24months.
2. Whileengineis still warm,changethe oil.
3. Cleanengineof surfacedebris.
PREPARING THE LAWN MOWER
Cleanandlubricatemowerthoroughlyas describedin the lubrica-
tion instructions.
Donot usea pressurewasheror gardenhoseto cleanyour unit.
Coatmower'scuttingbladewith chassisgreaseto prevent
rusting.
Referto PREPARINGTHE ENGINEfor correctengine storage
instructions.
Store mowerin a dry,cleanarea. Do notstorenexttocorrosive
materials,suchas fertilizer.
Whenstoringany typeof powerequipmentina poorlyventilatedor
metalstorageshed,care shouldbe taken to rust-prooftheequipment.
Usinga lightoil or silicone,coat the equipment,especiallycablesand
all movingpartsof yourlawnmowerbeforestorage.
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