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STORAGE
STORAGE PREPARATION 
Proper storage preparation is essential for keeping your lawn mower 
trouble-free and looking good. The following steps will help to keep 
rust and corrosion from impairing your lawn mower’s function and 
appearance, and will make the engine easier to start when you use the 
lawn mower again.
Cleaning
1. Wash the lawn mower, including the underside of the mower deck.
Engine
Wash the engine by hand, and be careful to prevent water from 
entering the air cleaner.
NOTICE
• Using a garden hose or pressure washing equipment can force 
water into the air cleaner. Water in the air cleaner will soak the 
filter and can enter the carburetor or engine, causing damage.
• Water on a hot engine can cause damage. If the engine has been 
running, allow it to cool for at least 1/2 hour before washing.
Mower Deck
If using a garden hose or pressure washing equipment to clean the 
mower deck, be careful to avoid getting water into controls and 
cables, or anywhere near the engine air cleaner or muffler opening.
Before washing the underside of the mower deck, be sure the fuel 
valve is in the OFF position. Disconnect the spark plug cap. Rest 
the mower on its right side, so the air filter side is up. This will help 
to prevent fuel leakage and hard starting due to carburetor 
flooding. Wear heavy gloves to protect your hands from the blade.
2. After washing the lawn mower, wipe dry all accessible surfaces.
3. With the mower in an upright position, start the engine outdoors, 
and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature to 
evaporate any water remaining on the engine.
4. Stop the engine and allow it to cool.
5. After the lawn mower is clean and dry, touch up any damaged 
paint, and coat other areas that may rust with a light film of oil. 
Lubricate the control cable cores with a silicone spray lubricant.