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Grass Bag
Remove the bag from the mower, and wash it with a garden hose or
pressure washing equipment. Allow the bag to dry completely before
storage.
The grass bag can be stored flat when not in use by unhooking the
plastic clips from the fabric bag and pushing the frame lower support
legs outward from the eyelets.
Drying
1. After washing the lawn mower, wipe dry all accessible surfaces.
2. With the mower in an upright position, move the Clip Director knob
to the BAG position, start the engine outdoors, and let it run until it
reaches normal operating temperature to evaporate any water
remaining on the engine.
3. Stop the engine and allow it to cool.
4. After the lawn mower is clean and dry, touch up any damaged
paint (touch-up paint part numbers are on page 18) and coat other
areas that may rust with a light film of oil.
Fuel
NOTICE
Depending on the region where you operate your equipment, fuel
formulations may deteriorate and oxidize rapidly. Fuel deterioration
and oxidation can occur in as little as 30 days and may cause damage
to the carburetor and fuel system. Please contact your servicing
dealer for local storage recommendations.
Gasoline will oxidize and deteriorate in storage. Old gasoline will
cause hard starting, and it leaves gum deposits that can clog the
small passages in the fuel system. If the gasoline in your mower
deteriorates during storage, you may need to have the carburetor and
other fuel system components serviced or replaced.
The length of time that gasoline can be left in your fuel tank and
carburetor without causing functional problems will vary with such
factors as gasoline blend, your storage temperatures, and whether
the fuel tank is partially or completely filled. The air in a partially filled
fuel tank promotes fuel deterioration. Very warm storage
temperatures accelerate fuel deterioration. Fuel deterioration
problems may occur within a few months, or even less if the gasoline
was not fresh when you filled the fuel tank.
If you keep a container of gasoline for refueling, be sure that it
contains only fresh gasoline.
If it will take more than 3 months to use the fuel in your storage
container, we suggest adding a fuel stabilizer to the fuel when you fill
the container.
The DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED WARRANTY (page 19
) does not
cover fuel system damage or engine performance problems resulting
from neglected storage preparation.
Short Term Storage (30-90 days)
If your equipment will not be used for 30 to 90 days, we recommend
the following to prevent fuel-related problems:
1. Add fuel stabilizer following the manufacturer’s instructions.
When adding a fuel stabilizer, fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline. If
only partially filled, air in the tank will promote fuel deterioration
during storage.
Note:
– All stabilizers have a shelf life and their performance will
deteriorate over time.
– Fuel stabilizers will not reconstitute stale fuel.
2. After adding a fuel stabilizer, run the engine outdoors for
10 minutes to be sure that treated gasoline has replaced the
untreated gasoline in the carburetor.
3. Stop the engine and turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
4. Start the engine and continue to run the engine until it stops from
the lack of fuel in the carburetor fuel bowl. Running time should be
less than 3 minutes.
Long Term or Seasonal Storage (greater than 90 days)
Start the engine and allow it to run long enough to empty all the
gasoline from the entire fuel system (including the fuel tank). Do not
allow gasoline to remain in your engine for more than 90 days of
inactivity.
Engine Oil
Change the engine oil (page 11).
Engine Cylinder
1. Remove the spark plug
(page 12).
2. Pour a teaspoon (5 ~ 10 cc)
of clean engine oil into the
cylinder. This will prevent rust
from developing inside the
engine.
3. Press and hold the blade
control lever; then pull the
starter rope several times to
distribute the oil in the
cylinder.
4. Reinstall the spark plug.
5. Press and hold the blade control lever, 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.
Handlebar Folding
The handlebar can be folded for storage or transport by unlocking the
handlebar adjust knobs.
1. Remove the grass bag. You can place it on top of the engine, with
the bag opening to the front.
2. Unlock the handlebar adjust knobs [1] (page 3).
3. Press and hold the blade control lever [2].
4. Swing the handlebar forward [3]. Prevent the cables from getting
pinched or kinked.
When unfolding the handlebar, be sure to lock the adjust knobs to
secure the handlebar in the mowing position.
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