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3353-550 Rev A
Storage
Store the mower in a cool, clean, dry place.
Preparing the Mower for
Storage
Warning
Gasoline vapors can explode.
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Do not store gasoline more than 30 days.
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Do not store the mower in an enclosure near
an open flame.
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Allow the engine to cool before storing it.
1.
On the last refueling of the year, add fuel
stabilizer to the fuel as directed by the engine
manufacturer.
2.
Run the mower until the engine stops from
running out of fuel.
3.
Prime the engine and start it again.
4.
Allow the engine to run until it stops. When you
can no longer start the engine, it is sufficiently dry.
5.
Remove the wire from the spark plug and connect
the wire onto the retaining post.
6.
Remove the spark plug, add 1 oz. (30 ml) of oil
through the spark plug hole, and pull the starter rope
slowly
several times to distribute oil throughout the
cylinder to prevent cylinder corrosion during the
off-season.
7.
Loosely install the spark plug.
8.
Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws.
Folding the Handle
1.
Remove the
lower handle knobs
and lock washers.
2.
Detach the
handle brackets
(A) from the lower
handle sides.
Note:
Attach
the lock
washers and
lower handle
knobs onto the
bolts in the
handle to
prevent losing
them.
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3.
Rotate the handle forward.
A.
B.
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4.
To unfold the handle, refer to Unfolding the
Handle on page 4.
Removing the Mower from
Storage
1.
Remove the spark plug and pull the recoil start
handle a few times to blow the excess oil from the
cylinder.
2.
Install the spark plug and tighten it with a torque
wrench to 15 ft-lb (20 N
m).
3.
Connect the wire to the spark plug.
