Cleaning
Cleaning under the Machine
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily
WARNING
The mower may dislodge material from under the
mower housing.
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Wear eye protection.
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Stay in the operating position (behind the
handle).
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Do not allow bystanders in the area.
1. With the engine running on a flat paved surface,
spray a stream of water in front of the
right
rear
wheel (Figure 42).
The water will splash into the path of the blade,
cleaning out the clippings.
Figure 42
2. When no more clippings come out, stop the water
and move the machine to a dry area.
3. Run the engine for a few minutes to dry the housing
to prevent it from rusting.
Storage
To prepare the machine for off-season storage, perform
the recommended maintenance procedures; refer to
Maintenance.
Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place. Cover the
machine to keep it clean and protected.
Preparing the Fuel System
WARNING
Gasoline can vaporize if you store it over long
periods of time and explode if it comes into contact
with an open flame.
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Do not store gasoline over long periods of time.
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Do not store the mower with gasoline in the fuel
tank or the carburetor in an enclosure with an
open flame. (For example, a furnace or a water
heater pilot light.)
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Allow the engine to cool before storing it in any
enclosure.
Empty the fuel tank when mowing the last time before
storing the mower.
1. Run the machine until the engine stops from running
out of fuel.
2. Prime the engine and start it again.
3. Allow the engine to run until it stops. When you can
no longer start the engine, it is sufficiently dry.
Preparing the Engine
1. While the engine is still warm, change the oil from
the crankcase. Refer to Changing the Engine Oil.
2. Remove the spark plug.
3. Using an oil can, add about one tablespoon of oil to
the crankcase through the spark plug hole.
4. Slowly rotate the engine several times, using the
starter rope, to distribute the oil.
5. Install the spark plug but do not connect the wire to
the spark plug.
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