WARNING
Tipping the machine may cause the fuel to
leak from the carburetor or the fuel tank.
Gasoline is extremely flammable, highly
explosive, and, under certain conditions, can
cause personal injury or property damage.
Avoid fuel spills by emptying the fuel tank as
directed; never siphon.
6.
Remove the 2 blade nuts, the accelerator, and the blade
(Figure 32).
Figure 32
1.
Blade
4.
Screw
2.
Blade nuts
5.
Blade-brake-clutch shield
3.
Accelerator
7.
Remove the screws that secure the blade-brake-clutch
shield to the mower housing (Figure 32).
8.
Remove the blade-brake-clutch shield and brush or
blow all the debris from under the shield and around
the blade-brake-clutch.
9.
Tighten the screws to secure the blade-brake-clutch
shield to the housing.
10.
Install the blade, the accelerator, and the 2 blade nuts.
11.
Return the machine to the operating position.
Storage
To prepare the machine for off-season storage, perform the
recommended maintenance procedures; refer to Maintenance
(page 16).
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.
•
Do not store gasoline over long periods of time.
•
Do not store the machine 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.)
•
Allow the engine to cool before storing it in any
enclosure.
Empty the gasoline from the fuel tank when mowing for the
last time before storing the machine.
1.
Run the engine until it stops from running out of
gasoline.
2.
Choke 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 in the
crankcase; refer to Changing the Engine Oil (page 17).
2.
Remove the spark plug.
3.
Using an oil can, add about 30 ml (1 oz) of engine oil
to the engine crankcase through the spark-plug hole.
4.
Slowly rotate the engine several times by pulling the
recoil-start handle to distribute the oil throughout the
engine crankcase.
5.
Install the spark plug but
do not
connect the wire to
the spark plug.
General Information
1.
Clean under the mower housing; refer to Cleaning
under the Mower Housing (page 22).
2.
Clean any dirt and chaff from the cylinder, cylinder
head fins, and blower housing.
3.
Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the
external parts of the engine, the shrouding, and the
top of the mower housing.
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