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10. STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS (OFF SEASON)
The following steps should be taken to prepare the lawn mower for storage.
1. Empty the tank after the last mowing of the season.
a) Empty the petrol tank with a suction pump.
CAUTION!
Do not drain the petrol in closed rooms, in close proximity of open fire, etc. Do not smoke! Petrol fumes can
cause an explosion or fire.
b) Start the engine and let it run until it has used up all remaining petrol and stalls.
c) Remove the spark plug. Use an oilcan to fill approximately 20 ml oil into the combustion chamber. Operate the starter to
evenly distribute the oil in the combustion chamber. Replace the spark plug.
2. Clean and grease the lawnmower carefully as described above under “Lubrication”.
3. Slightly grease the cutter to avoid corrosion.
4. Store the lawnmower in a dry, clean and frost-protected place, out of reach of unauthorized persons.
CAUTION!
The engine must have completely cooled down before storing the lawnmower.
NOTE:
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When storing any type of power equipment in an unventilated or storage shed, care should be taken to rust-proof the equipment.
Using a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially cables and all moving parts.
- Be careful not to bend or kink cables.
- If the starter rope becomes disconnected from rope guide on the handle, disconnect and ground the spark plug wire, depress
the blade control handle and pull the starter rope out from engine slowly. Slip the starter rope into the rope guide bolt on the
handle.
Transport
Turn the engine off and allow the engine to cool down. Then disconnect the spark plug wire and empty the fuel tank according to
the instructions in the engine manual. Ensure not to bend or damage the cutter when pushing the lawnmower over obstacles.
