1. On the last refueling of the year, add fuel stabilizer
to the fuel as directed by the engine manufacturer.
2. Run the mower until the engine stops from running
out of fuel.
3. Prime the engine and start it again.
4. Allow the engine to run until it stops. When you can
no longer start the engine, it is sufficiently dry.
5. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug and connect
the wire onto the retaining post.
6. Remove the spark plug, add 1 oz. (30 ml) of oil
through the spark plug hole, and pull the starter rope
slowly
several times to distribute oil throughout the
cylinder to prevent cylinder corrosion during the
off-season.
7. Loosely install the spark plug.
8. Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws.
Folding the Handle
Upright Position
1. Step on the foot pedal and hold it down (Figure 48).
Figure 48
2. Move the handle to the upright position (Figure 49).
Figure 49
Forward Position
1. With the handle in the upright position, step on the
foot pedal and hold it down.
2. Move the handle all the way forward and loosen the
upper handle knob (Figure 50).
Figure 50
3. To unfold the handle, refer to Unfolding the Handle.
Removing the Mower from
Storage
1. Remove the spark plug and spin the engine rapidly
using the starter to blow the excess oil from the
cylinder.
2. Install the spark plug and tighten it with a torque
wrench to 15 ft-lb (20 N-m).
3. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
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