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STORING AND MAINTENANCE
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 bag is empty.
3. Clean all debris from under the mower deck.
4. Store the lawnmower on 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 place 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.
1. Empty the gas tank with a gasoline suction pump if available.
2. Start the engine and let it run until any remaining gasoline has been used up.
3. Change the oil at the end of every season. To do so, remove the used engine oil from a warm engine and refill with
fresh oil.
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.
For safety reasons we recommend that the blade only be changed by someone
qualified and authorized to do so.
Hold the blade and unscrew the blade bolt counterclockwise using a spanner
wrench. Remove the washer and the blade.
Fit a new blade or re-sharpen the blade, locate the blade on the two studs on
the blade flan and then replace the washer and bolts. Make sure the blade is
correctly located, and then firmly tighten the bolt. Do not over tighten. The up
turn of the blade must project into the motor compartment.
Do not empty the fuel tank in enclosed areas, near fire or when smoking. Gasoline
fumes can cause explosions and fire.
CAUTION!
