STORING THE LAWNMOWER FOR SHORT PERIODS
The lawnmower can be stored for short periods of time (less than 15 days) without performing
any storage maintenance.Before placing the lawnmower into storage always carry out the
following:
1.
Allow the engine to fully cool.
2.
Ensure the grass collector is empty.
3.
Clean all debris from under the mower deck.
4.
Store the lawnmower on a flat and level surface with the mower upright.
5.
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
If the lawnmower is to be placed into storage for more than 15 days, storage maintenance
must be performed on the lawnmower. If the following steps are not carried out, when you
next operate the lawnmower it may not start correctly and may need to be serviced.
CAUTION
Do not empty the petrol tank in enclosed areas, near fire or when smoking. Petrol fumes can
cause explosions and fire
1.
Empty the petrol tank with a petrol suction pump if available.
2.
Alternatively, 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. See removing oil within this manual.
4.
Clean the cooling fins of the cylinder and the housing
5.
Be sure to clean the entire machine to protect the paint.
6.
Store the machine in a well-ventilated place.
7.
Remove the spark plug. Use an oil can to fill approx. 20 ml oil into the combustion
chamber. Operate the starter to evenly distribute the oil in the combustion chamber.
Replace the spark plug.
8.
Store in a dry, clean and frost-protected place, out of reach of unauthorised persons.
CAUTION
The engine must have completely cooled down before storing.
NOTE:
When storing any type of power equipment in an unventilated or material 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 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 handle.
NOTE:
Do not store fuel for longer than 30 days. Fuel can become stale and cause damage to the
engine carburetor, which is not covered by the machines manufacturer’s warranty.
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