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Neverstore lawnmowerwith fuel in tank indoorsor in poorly
ventilatedareaswherefuel fumesmay reachan open flame,spark,
or pilot lightas on a furnace,water heater,clothesdryer,or gas
appliance.
PREPARING
THE ENGINE
Engineto be storedover30 days shouldbe completelydrainedof fuel
(gasoline)to preventgumdepositsformingon essential c arburetor
_arts and fuel system.
Gasolineis extremelyflammableand can be explosiveundercertain
conditions.Draingasolinebeforestoringthe equipment f or extended
)eriods.Draingasolinein a well-ventilated area awayfromany
;ourceof flame or sparks, includingany applianceswith a pilotlight.
Storegasolinein an approvedcontainerin safe location.
1.
Removethe spark plugcap fromspark plug to preventaccidental
startingthe engine.
2.
Emptythe fuelfrom the fueltank with a pumpor siphon.
3.
Fit the plugcap on the spark plug securely
4.
Startand run theengine at idle speedto usedup the fuel in the
fuel system.
Beforemaintaining engine,stop the engineand allowit cool.
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5.
Removethe spark plugand pour approx.1-2 mL(0.06-0.1cu.in)
of newengineoil throughthe plug hole.Slowlypull the recoil
startergrip severaltimesand reinstallthespark plug.
6.
Slowlypull the recoilstartergrip untilyoufeel compression and
leaveit there.
7.
Cleanevery partof the engine.
8.
After periodof storage,changeengineoil. (Referto "OilChange"
sectionin "MAINTENANCE" section).
l Gasolineis a toxicsubstance.Disposeof gasolineproperly.Contact
yourlocal authoritiesfor approveddisposal methods.
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PREPARING
THE LAWN MOWER
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Cleanand lubricatemowerthoroughlyas describedin the lubrica-
tion instructions.
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Donot usea pressurewasheror gardenhoseto cleanyour unit.
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Coat mower'scuttingbladewith chassisgreaseto prevent
rusting.
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Referto PREPARING THE ENGINEfor correctenginestorage
instructions.
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Storemowerin a dry, cleanarea. Do notstore next to corrosive
materials, s uch as fertilizer.
Whenstoringany type of powerequipmentin a poorlyventilatedor
metalstorageshed,careshouldbe taken to rust-prooftheequipment.
Usinga lightoil or silicone,coat the equipment,especiallycablesand
all movingparts ofyour lawnmowerbeforestorage.
Battery
The batterymustbe storedwith a full charge.Extendedstorageof a
dischargedbatterywill reducelifeand capacityof the battery.
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