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7.64
Check the cooling fins on the engine are free from dirt and debris.
Use a soft brush to clean if required.
7.65
Lightly grease any moving cables or parts using a silicone based spray grease.
7.66
Drain all the fuel and oil from the lawn mower.
7.67
If your lawn mower is fitted with a deck mounted hose port, connect a hose pipe to
the port and rinse the underside of the lawn mower deck.
7.68
Remove the grass bag and place the lawn mower on its side ensuring the air filter is
facing up.
7.69
Wearing suitable gloves and using a damp cloth, wipe away any grass clipping from the
underside of the lawn mower deck and the lawn mower blade.
7.70
For more stubborn or dried on clippings use a hand trowel or similar.
7.71
Using a damp (not wet) cloth, wipe the underside of the lawn mower deck and blade.
7.72
Wipe over with a dry cloth.
NOTE
If storing the lawn mower for a period of 30 days or more, you must follow proper
storage and winterisation guidelines to avoid any possible issues with your lawn
mower.
Incorrect storage can lead to possible fueling or engine issues that will not be covered
by the warranty.
8.0
Drain all the fuel from the fuel tank and then run the lawn mower until it has completely
run out of fuel to clear the remaining fuel from the fuel lines and carburetor.
8.1
Drain the oil from the engine as set out in section 7.1 to 7.3.
8.2
With the lawn mower drained of all fluids, follow the cleaning instructions as set out
in section 7.62 to 7.72.
8.3
Follow the maintenance section and check, service or replace serviceable items if
required.
8.4
Using a silicone spray grease, lightly coat the lawn mower blade to prevent possible
rusting during storage.
8.5
Using a silicone spray grease, lightly grease all moving parts on the lawn mower.
8.6
Refill the engine with approx. 600ml of Semi Synthetic SAE15W40 engine oil.
8.7
Remove the spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of fresh engine oil down the cylinder bore.
Cover the spark plug hole with a lint free clean cloth, ensuring no dirt or debris falls into
the cylinder chamber and gently pull the recoil starter handle to coat the cylinder bore
with the fresh oil.
8.8
Refit the spark plug.
9. STORAGE & WINTERISATION
