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Storage
Store the mower
in a cool, clean, dry place•
Preparing the Mower for
Storage
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,
,
,
,
7.
Gasoline
vapors can explode.
•
Do not store
gasoline
more
than
30 days.
Do not store
the mower
in an enclosure
near
an open
flame.
Allow
the engine
to cool before
storing
it.
On the last refueling of the year, add fuel stabilizer
to the fuel as directed by the engine manufacturer.
Dispose of any unused fuel properl>
Recycle it
according to local codes, or use it in your automobile.
Note:
Old fuel in the fuel tank is the leading
cause
of hard starting.
Do not store fuel without
stabilizer
more
than 30 days, and do not store stabilized
fuel
more
than 90 days.
Run the mower until the engine stops from running
out of fuel.
Start the engine again.
Allow the engine to run until it stops. When you can
no longer start the engine, it is sufficiently dr>
Disconnect
the wire from the spark plug.
Remove
the spark plug, add 1 oz. (30 ml) of oil
through
the spark plug hole, and pull the starter
rope
slowly several
times to distribute
oil throughout
the
cylinder
to prevent
cylinder
corrosion
during
the
off-season.
8. Loosely install the spark plug.
9. Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws.
Folding the Handle
,
Folding
or unfolding
the handle
improperly
can
damage
the cables,
causing
an unsafe
operating
condition.
Do not damage
the cables
when
folding
or
unfolding
the handle.
If a cable
is damaged,
contact
an Authorized
Service
Dealer.
Loosen the handle M_obs until you can move the
upper handle fred>
2. Fold the upper handle forward as shown in Figure 24.
Important:
Route
the cables
to the outside
of
the handle
knobs
as you fold the handle.
Figure 24
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3. To unfold the handle, reverse the steps above.
Removing the Mower from
Storage
1. Remove the spark plug and spin the engine rapidly
t937 pulling the recoil start handle to blow the excess
oil from the cylinder.
2. Install the spark plug and tighten it with a torque
wrench to 15 ft-lb (20 N-m).
3. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
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