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STORAGE
Proper storage preparation is essential for keeping your lawn mower
trouble free and looking good. To help keep rust and corrosion from
impairing your lawn mower’s function and appearance, and to make
the engine easier to start after storage, follow the instructions
described in this section to:
trouble free and looking good. To help keep rust and corrosion from
impairing your lawn mower’s function and appearance, and to make
the engine easier to start after storage, follow the instructions
described in this section to:
• Drain or treat the fuel
• Change the oil and coat the engine cylinder
• Clean the mower, engine, and grass bag
• Choose a storage location
Fuel
recommended procedures to avoid fuel related problems.
The DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED WARRANTY (
) does not
cover fuel system damage or engine performance problems resulting
from neglected storage preparation.
from neglected storage preparation.
Oil
Change the engine oil (see
).
Add oil in the engine cylinder to
prevent rust.
prevent rust.
1. Remove the spark plug
(
).
2. Pour a teaspoon (5 cc) of clean
engine oil into the cylinder to
keep it from rusting.
keep it from rusting.
3. Pull the starter rope several
times to distribute the oil in the
cylinder.
cylinder.
4. Reinstall the spark plug.
5. Pull the starter rope slowly until
resistance is felt, and then return the starter grip gently. This will
close the valves so moisture cannot enter the engine cylinder.
close the valves so moisture cannot enter the engine cylinder.
Cleaning
Mower Deck
Before washing the underside of the mower deck, stop the engine and
turn the fuel valve to the OFF position. Rest the mower on its right
side so that the fuel cap 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 blades.
turn the fuel valve to the OFF position. Rest the mower on its right
side so that the fuel cap 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 blades.
Be careful to avoid getting water into controls and cables, or
anywhere near the engine air cleaner or muffler opening.
anywhere near the engine air cleaner or muffler opening.
Engine
Wash the engine by hand, and be careful to prevent water from
entering the air cleaner and exhaust opening.
entering the air cleaner and exhaust opening.
NOTICE
Using a garden hose or pressure washing equipment can force water
into the air cleaner. Water in the air cleaner will soak the paper filter
and can enter the carburetor or engine cylinder, causing damage.
Water contacting a hot engine can cause damage. If the engine has
been running, allow it to cool before washing.
into the air cleaner. Water in the air cleaner will soak the paper filter
and can enter the carburetor or engine cylinder, causing damage.
Water contacting a hot engine can cause damage. If the engine has
been running, allow it to cool before washing.
Grass Bag
Remove the bag from the mower, and wash it with a garden hose or
pressure washer. Allow the bag to dry completely before storage.
pressure washer. Allow the bag to dry completely before storage.
Drying
After washing the lawn mower, wipe dry all accessible surfaces.
Place the mower with its wheels on a level surface. Start the engine
outdoors and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature to
evaporate any water remaining on the engine.
outdoors and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature to
evaporate any water remaining on the engine.
Stop the engine and allow it to cool.
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.
and coat other areas that may rust with a light film of oil.
Storage Location
If your mower will be stored with gasoline in the fuel tank and
carburetor, it is important to reduce the hazard of gasoline vapor
ignition. Select a well-ventilated dry storage area away from any
appliance that operates with a flame, such as a furnace, water heater,
or clothes dryer. Also avoid any area with a spark-producing electric
motor, or where power tools are operated.
carburetor, it is important to reduce the hazard of gasoline vapor
ignition. Select a well-ventilated dry storage area away from any
appliance that operates with a flame, such as a furnace, water heater,
or clothes dryer. Also avoid any area with a spark-producing electric
motor, or where power tools are operated.
Make sure the fuel valve is in the OFF position to reduce the
possibility of fuel leakage.
possibility of fuel leakage.
Place the mower with its wheels on a level surface. Tilting can cause
fuel or oil leakage.
fuel or oil leakage.
With the engine and exhaust system cool, cover the mower to keep
out dust. A hot engine and exhaust system can ignite or melt some
materials. Do not use sheet plastic as a dust cover. A nonporous
cover will trap moisture around the mower, promoting rust and
corrosion.
out dust. A hot engine and exhaust system can ignite or melt some
materials. Do not use sheet plastic as a dust cover. A nonporous
cover will trap moisture around the mower, promoting rust and
corrosion.
Handlebar
Remove the grass bag if installed. You can place it on top of the
engine with the bag opening to the front.
engine with the bag opening to the front.
.
1. Turn the handlebar adjust knobs 90 degrees to release the
locating pins.
2. Fold the handlebar forward; do not pinch or kink the cable.
Removing From Storage
When unfolding the handlebar, be sure to lock the handlebar adjust
knobs to secure the handlebar in the mowing position.
knobs to secure the handlebar in the mowing position.
Check your mower as described in BEFORE OPERATION (
).
If the cylinder was coated with oil during storage preparation, the
engine may smoke briefly at startup.
engine may smoke briefly at startup.