STORAGE
MOWER:
o Clean all debris off mower and engine with a rag or
brush..
* Do not use water.
. Oil all chains and wipe off excess oil with a rag..
ENGINE:
Engines to be stored over 30 days should be completely
drained of fuel to prevent gum deposits forming on
essential carburetor parts, fuel filter and tank_
NOTE:
The useof a fueladditive,such as STA-BIL®,or an equivalent,
will minimize the formation of fuel gum deposits during
storage. Such an additive may be added to the gasoline in
the fuel tank of the engine, or to the gasoline in a storage
container.
a, All fuel should be removed from the tank. Run the
engine until it stops from lack of fuel.
b. While engine is still warm, drain oil from crankcase°
Refill with fresh oil,
c. Removespark plug,pour approximately 1/2 ounce (15 cc)
of engine oil intocylinder and crank slowly to distributeoil
Replace spark plug..
d. Clean dirt and chaff from cylinder, cylinder head fins,
- blower housing, rotating screen and muffler areas°
e. Store in a clean and dry area°
IMPORTANT:
1T IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS
FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM
PARTS SUCH AS THE CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER,
FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE.. ALSO,
EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED
FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR
METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH
LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS
DURING STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE
FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE°
OTHER:
Do not store gasoline from one season to another.
• Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust.
Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline can cause problems_
. Do not store your mower under any plastic cover.
Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to
form and can cause your mower to rust.
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
SERVICE RECORD
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ENGINE OIL CHANGE
ENGINE OIL CHECK
SERVICE AIR CLEANER
CLEAN/REPLACE SPARK PLUG
LUBRICATE MOWER
CHECK MUFFLER
CLEAN MOWER
SCHEDULE
RsT EVEm'EVERY
5 25 50
HOURS HOURS HOURS
X X
X
EVERY
100 HRS.
OR SEASON
X
X
X
EVERY
USE
X
X
SERVICE DATES
RLL IN WHEN SERVICE
IS COMPI.ETED
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