15
Lawnaire
IV & V
with
EST
STORAGE
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
To prevent possible explosion or ignition of vaporized
fuel, do not store equipment with fuel in tank or
carburetor in an enclosure with open flame (for
example, a furnace or water heater pilot light).
Before the equipment is put in to storage for any
period exceeding 30 days, the following steps
should be taken.
1. Drain all fuel from the fuel tank and fuel lines.
2. Start the engine and run until all the fuel is used
from the carburetor float bowl.
3. While the engine is still warm, drain the
crankcase oil and refill with the proper weight oil
corresponding to the season the equipment will
next be used.
4. Remove the spark plug and squirt a small
amount of engine oil into the cylinder. Turn the
engine over a few times to distribute the oil.
5. Drain the water drum.
NOTE
: Always drain the water drum for winter
storage. Freezing water can rupture the drum.
6. Grease the clutch pivot fitting and wheel
bearings.
6. Lubricate the chain.
To put the equipment into service after an
extended period of storage:
1. Check for loose parts and tighten if necessary.
2. Check for cracked or broken tines and replace as
necessary.
3. Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh fuel.
4. Check the engine and gear reduction case oil
levels with the engine in a level position.
5. Start the engine.
6. Check for fuel leaks.
7. Check clutch control operation to make sure the
unit stops when the clutch control is released.
