Cleaning
Washing the Machine
Important:
Do not use brackish or reclaimed
water to clean the machine.
Important:
Do not pressure wash the machine.
•
Wash the machine with mild detergent and water.
•
Avoid excessive use of water, especially near the
control console.
Disposing of Waste
Engine oil, engine and remote control batteries are
pollutants to the environment. Dispose of these
according to your state and local regulations.
Storage
Storage Safety
Shut off the machine, remove the key (if equipped),
and wait for all movement to stop before you leave the
operator’s position. Allow the machine to cool before
adjusting, servicing, cleaning, or storing it.
Storing the Machine
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, shut off
the engine, remove the key from the ignition,
wait for all parts to stop moving, and remove the
spark plug wire.
2.
Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the
external parts of the entire machine, especially
the engine. Clean dirt and chaff from the outside
of the engine cylinder head fins and blower
housing.
Important:
You can wash the machine with
mild detergent and water. Do not pressure
wash the machine. Avoid excessive use of
water.
3.
Service the air cleaner; refer to
.
4.
Change the crankcase oil; refer to
.
5.
Check the tire pressure; refer to
Tire Pressure (page 14)
.
6.
Prepare the machine for storage when non-use
occurs over 30 days. Prepare machine for
storage as follows:
A.
Add a petroleum-based
stabilizer/conditioner to fuel in the tank.
Follow mixing instructions from stabilizer
manufacture. Do not use an alcohol based
stabilizer (ethanol or methanol).
Note:
A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most
effective when mixed with fresh fuel, and
used at all times.
B.
Run the engine to distribute conditioned fuel
through the fuel system (5 minutes).
C.
Shut off the engine, allow it to cool, and
drain the fuel tank; refer to
.
D.
Start the engine and run it until it stops.
E.
Choke the engine. Start and run the engine
until it does not start.
F.
Dispose of fuel properly. Recycle according
to local codes.
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