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3. 

Engines stored between 30 and 90 days need to be treated 

with a gasoline stabilizer such as STA-BIL® and engines stored 

over 90 days need to be drained of fuel to prevent deterioration 

and gum from forming in fuel system or on essential carburetor 

parts. If the gasoline in your engine deteriorates during storage, 

you may need to have the carburetor, and other fuel system 

components, serviced or replaced.

Drain fuel only into anapproved 

container outdoors, away from an open flame. Allow 

engine to cool. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, 

and other sources of ignition prior to draining fuel.

3. 

Remove the spark plugs and pour approximately one 

ounce of oil into each cylinder. Crank the engine one or 

two turns to spread the oil evenly on the cylinder walls. 

Replace the spark plugs.

4. 

Clean the engine and the entire riding mower thoroughly.
NOTE: Use of a pressure washer or garden hose is not 

recommended to clean your riding mower. They may 

cause damage to electrical components, spindles, pulleys, 

bearings or the engine. The use of water will result in 

shortened life and reduce serviceability.

5. 

Sharpen the blades so that the mower will be ready to use 

when needed.

6. 

Protect the metal surfaces. Repair scratches with the 

appropriate touch-up spray paint. Brush a rust preventive 

oil on any unpainted surfaces including the pulleys and 

blades. (Be careful not to get any oil on the drive belts.)

7. 

Clean and fully charge the battery, then disconnect the 

negative cable at the battery to prevent possible discharge. 

Recharge the battery periodically when in storage. 
NOTE: Remove the battery if exposed to prolonged periods 

of sub-freezing temperatures. Store in a cool, dry location 

where temperatures are above freezing. 

8. 

Lubricate all lubrication points.

9. 

Jack the mower up and store it on blocks to take the weight 

off of the tires.

1. 

Check the engine oil.

2. 

Fully charge the battery, lower riding mower off blocks, 

and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure.

3. 

Remove the spark plugs and wipe them off. Using the starter, 

crank the engine to pump the excess oil out of the spark 

plug holes. Replace the spark plugs and the ignition leads.

4. 

If drained before storing, fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh 

gasoline.

5. 

Check the level of the engine oil in the crankcase and the 

hydraulic reservoir tank.

6. 

Start the engine and allow to idle for a few minutes to 

ensure engine is operating properly.

7. 

Drive the riding mower without a load to make certain all 

the riding mower systems are functioning properly.

Using the lift handle, set the deck in the desired height setting, 

then check the gauge wheel distance from the ground below. If 

necessary adjust the front gauge wheels as follows:
1. 

Visually check the distance between the front gauge 

wheels and the ground. If the gauge wheels are near or 

touching the ground, they should be raised. If more than 

1⁄2” above the ground, they should be lowered.

2. 

Remove the lock nut securing one of the front gauge wheel 

shoulder screws to the deck. Remove the gauge wheel and 

shoulder screw. See Figure 6-6. 

3. 

Insert the shoulder screw into the one of four index holes 

in the front gauge wheel bracket that will give the gauge 

wheel a 1⁄4-1⁄2” clearance with the ground. 

4. 

Note the index hole of the just adjusted wheel, and adjust 

the other front gauge wheel into the respective index hole 

of the other front gauge wheel bracket.

If your riding mower is not going to be operated for an extended 

period of time (thirty days to approximately six months), the riding 

mower should be prepared for storage. Store the riding mower 

in a dry and protected location. If stored outside, cover the riding 

mower (including the tires) to protect it from the elements. The 

procedures outlined below should be performed whenever the 

riding mower is placed in storage.
1. 

Change the engine oil and filter following the instructions 

provided in the Engine Manual.

Never store the riding mower with fuel 

in the tank indoors or in poorly ventilated 

enclosures, where fuel fumes may reach an open 

flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water 

heater, clothes dryer, etc.

2. 

Service the engine as instructed in the seperate engine 

manual.