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STORING SAFELY
• Never store machine with fuel in the tank
inside a building where fumes may reach
an open fl ame, spark or pilot light as on
a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer, or
other gas appliance. Allow engine to cool
before storing in an enclosure.
• If engine is to be unused for 30 days or
more, add a fuel stabilizer to the fuel sys-
tem. Fuel stabilizer (such as STA
.
BIL
®
) is
an acceptable additive in minimizing the
formation of fuel gum deposits during stor-
age. Add stabilizer to fuel in fuel tank or
storage container. Always follow mix ratio
found on stabilizer container. Run engine
at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer
to allow it to reach the carburetor or injec-
tors.
• If draining fuel tank, drain fuel into an ap-
proved container outdoors and away from
open fl ame.
• Never run engine indoors or in an en-
closed area, unless exhaust gases are
safely removed to the outdoors with an ex-
haust pipe extension/hose combination.
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide,
an odorless and deadly poison.
•
Never store an attachment in the raised
position without securing the attachment
with chains or straps or blocking under-
neath the attachment. It is best to remove
attachment from tractor. Remove all ac-
cumulated debris from attachments and
tractor.
•
Clean machine with air or cloths. DO
NOT high pressure wash. Never clean
hot components with cold water.
• Remove all accumulated debris from
mower deck and tractor.
• Sand areas where paint is chipped and
repaint to prevent rust. Lubricate all loca-
tions to prevent moisture damage during
storage.
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