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Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of
the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more.
CAUTION: Never store the 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.
LAWN MOWER
When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it
thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean,
dry area.
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Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING" in the Cus-
tomer Responsibilities section of this manual).
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Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities sec-
tion of this manual.
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Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and pins are securely
fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage and
wear. Replace if necessary.
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Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand lightly
before painting.
HANDLE (SEE FIG. 18)
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You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage.
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Loosen the two (2) handle knobs on sides of the upper
handle and allow handle to fold down to the rear.
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Squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle toward each other
until pins in handle clear the brackets and pivot entire handle
assembly forward and allow it to rest on mower.
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When setting up your handle from the storage position, the
lower handle will require manually locking into the mowing
position.
IMPORTANT: WHEN FOLDING THE HANDLE FOR STORAGE OR
TRANSPORTATION, BE SURE TO FOLD THE HANDLE AS SHOWN
OR YOU MAY DAMAGE THE CONTROL CABLES.
OPERATOR PRESENCE
CONTROL BAR
UPPER HANDLE
FOLD FORWARD
FOR STORAGE
LOWER HANDLE
STORAGE
FOLD BACKWARD
MOWING
POSITION
FIG. 18
ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT:
IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM
DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL
SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER,
FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE.
EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED
FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR
METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS
TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING
STORAGE.
ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL
SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE.
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Drain the fuel tank.
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Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and
carburetor are empty.
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Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the
fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
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Use fresh fuel next season.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in
minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during stor-
age. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage
container. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer
container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding
stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do
not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
ENGINE OIL
Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean oil.
(See "ENGINE" in the Customer Responsibilities section
of this manual).
CYLINDER
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Remove spark plug.
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Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark plug hole
into cylinder.
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Pull starter handle slowly to distribute oil.
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Replace with new spark plug.
OTHER
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Do not store gasoline from one season to another.
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Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust.
Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems.
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If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to give
protection from dust and dirt.
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Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that
does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic
cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and
will cause your unit to rust.
IMPORTANT:
NEVER COVER MOWER WHILE ENGINE
AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM.
CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower
with gasoline in the tank inside a build-
ing where fumes may reach an open
flame or spark. Allow the engine to
cool before storing in any enclosure.
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