Important:
A bolt torqued to 25 N-m (18 ft-lb) is
very tight. While holding the blade with a block
of wood, put your weight behind the ratchet or
wrench and tighten the bolt securely. This bolt is
very difficult to overtighten.
Cleaning the Machine
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily
WARNING
The machine may dislodge material from under the
machine housing.
•
Wear eye protection.
•
Stay in the operating position (behind the
handle).
•
Do not allow bystanders in the area.
1.
Tip the machine on its side.
2.
Use a brush or compressed air to remove grass and
debris from the exhaust guard, the top cowl, and the
surrounding deck areas.
Storage
Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place.
Preparing the Machine for
Storage
WARNING
Gasoline vapors can explode.
•
Do not store gasoline more than 30 days.
•
Do not store the machine in an enclosure near
an open flame.
•
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 machine 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.
Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
6.
Remove the spark plug, add 30 ml (1 oz.) 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.
Install the spark plug and tighten it with a torque
wrench to 20 N-m (15 ft-lb).
8.
Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws.
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