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Storage
TemporaryStorage (30 DaysOr Less)
Remember,the fuel tank will still contain some gasoline, so
neverstore the unit indoors or in anyother area where fuel
vapor could travel to any ignition source. Fuelvapor is also
toxic if inhaled,so never store the unit in any structure used
for human or animal habitation.
Hereis a checklist of things to do when storing your unit
temporarily or in between uses:
* Keepthe unit in an areaawayfrom where children may
come into contact with it. if there's any chanceof
unauthorized use, removethe spark plug (s) and put in a
safe place. Besure the spark plug opening is protected
from foreign objects with a suitable cover.
* if the unit can't be stored on a reasonablelevel surface,
chockthe wheels.
* Cleanall grass and dirt from the mower.
LongTerm Storage (Longer Than30 Bays)
Beforeyou store your unit for the off-season, readthe
Maintenanceand Storage instructions in the Safety Rules
section, then perform the following steps:
1. Draincrankcase oil while engine is hot and refill with a
grade of oil that will be requiredwhen unit is usedagain.
2. Preparethe mower deckfor storage as follows:
a. Removemowerdeckfrom the unit.
b. Cleanundersideof mowerdeck.
c. Coatall baremetalsurfaceswith paintor lightcoat of
oil to preventrusting.
3. Cleanexternal surfaces and engine.
4. Prepareenginefor storage. Seeengine owner's
manual.
5. Cleanany dirt or grass from cylinder headcooling fins,
engine housing and air cleaner element.
6. Coverair cleaner and exhaustoutlet tightly with plastic
or other waterproof material to keepout moisture, dirt
and insects.
7. Completelygrease and oil unit as outlined in the Normal
Caresection.
8. Cleanup unit and apply paint or rust preventativeto any
areaswhere paint is chipped or damaged.
9. Besure the battery isfilled to the proper levelwith water
and is fully charged. Battery life will be increasedif it is
removed,put in a cool, dry placeand fully charged
about oncea month. If battery is left in unit, disconnect
the negativecable.
WARNING
Never storethe unit, with gasoline in engine or fueJ
tank, in a heatedshelteror in enclosed, poorly
ventilatedenclosures. Gasoline fumes may reach an
open flame, sparkor pilot light (such as a furnace,
water heater,clothesdryer, etc.) and causean
expJosion.
Handlegasoline carefully,it is highly flammable and
carelessuse couldresult in serious fire damage to
yourpersonor property.
Drainfuel intoan approved containeroutdoors away
from open flame or sparks.
10. Drain fuel system completely or add a gasolinestabilizer
to the fuel system. If you have chosen to usea fuel
stabilizer and havenot drained the fuel system, follow all
safety instructions and storage precautions in this
manualto prevent the possibility of fire from the ignition
of gasoline fumes. Remember,gasoline fumes can travel
to distant sourcesof ignition and ignite, causing risk of
explosion and fire.
NOTE:Gasoline,if permitted to stand unused for extended
periods (30 days or more), may develop gummy deposits
which can adversely affect the engine carburetor and cause
enginemalfunction. Toavoid this condition, add a gasoline
stabilizer to the fuel tank and run the engine a few minutes,
or drain aft fuel from the unit before placing it in storage.
Starting After Long Terra Storage
Beforestarting the unit after it has beenstored for a long
period of time, perform the following steps.
1. Removeany blocks from under the unit.
2. install the battery if it was removed.
3. Unplugthe exhaust outlet and air cleaner.
4. Fillthe fuel tank with fresh gasoline. Seeengine
manualfor recommendations.
5. See engine owner's manual and follow all instructions
for preparing engine after storage.
6. Checkcrankcaseoil level and add proper oil if
necessary.If any condensationhas developed during
storage, drain crankcaseoil and refill.
7. inflate tires to proper pressure. Checkfluid levels.
8. Start the engine and let it run slowly. DO NOTrun at
high speed immediately after starting. Be sureto run
engine only outdoors or in well ventilated area.
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