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CARE AND CLEANING
Maintenance
Storing the Lawnmower for Short Periods
After mowing please follow the below actions prior to placing the lawnmower in storage.
• Allow the engine to fully cool.
• Ensure the grass bag is empty.
• Clean all debris from under the mower deck.
• Store the lawnmower on flat and level surface with with all 4 wheels on the ground.
• Store in a safe place which is not accessible by children or people who are not familiar with
operation.
Storing the Lawnmower for Extended Periods
CAUTION!
- Do not empty the petrol tank in enclosed areas, near fire or when smoking. Petrol fumes
can cause explosions and fire.
If the lawnmower is to be place into storage at the end of the season or if the mower is not to be used
for a longer period than 6 weeks, storage maintenance must be performed on the lawnmower.
The temperature fluctuations cause condensation which contaminates fuel and causes starting
problems. Simply emptying the machine of fuel will prevent this.
1 Empty the petrol tank with a petrol suction pump if available or use the tipping method.
2 Start the engine and let it run until any remaining petrol has been used up.
3 Change the oil at the end of every season. To do so, remove the used engine oil from a warm
engine and refill with fresh oil.
4 Remove the spark plug from the cylinder head. Fill the cylinder with approx. 20 ml of oil from an
oil can. Slowly pull back the starter handle, which will bathe the cylinder wall with oil. Screw the
spark plug back in.
5 Clean the cooling fins of the cylinder and the housing.
6 Be sure to clean the entire machine to protect the paint.
7 Store the machine in a well-ventilated place.
For more information watch our maintenance videos on www.coreservice.co.uk
NOTE:
Alternatively adding Briggs & Stratton FUEL FIT to the fuel will prevent contaminated
fuel.
Not all additives on the market do this. FUEL FIT can be ordered via www.coreservice.co.uk
Preparation to re-use
- Check oil level before starting the engine and ensure of sufficient oil level, see page 7.
- Check spark plug inserted correctly, see page 15
- Fill engine with fresh unleaded fuel, see page 8
