2.
After cleaning, apply a small amount of anti-seize to
the gears.
Note:
If you operate the machine in extreme conditions,
cleaning the wheels more frequently than recommended will
increase gear life.
Note:
To prevent damage to the bearing seals, do not use a
high-pressure water spray on the bearings.
Storage
To prepare the machine for off-season storage, perform the
recommended maintenance procedures; refer to
(page 17)
.
Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place. Cover the
machine to keep it clean and protected.
Preparing the Fuel System
WARNING
Gasoline can vaporize if you store it over long
periods of time and explode if it comes into contact
with an open flame.
•
Do not store gasoline over long periods of time.
•
Do not store the machine with gasoline in the
fuel tank or the carburetor in an enclosure with
an open flame. (For example, a furnace or a
water heater pilot light.)
•
Allow the engine to cool before storing it in any
enclosure.
Empty the gasoline from the fuel tank when mowing for the
last time before storing the machine.
1.
Run the engine until it shuts off from running out of
gasoline.
2.
Choke the engine and start it again.
3.
Allow the engine to run until it shuts off. When you
can no longer start the engine, it is sufficiently dry.
Preparing the Engine
1.
While the engine is still warm, change the oil in the
crankcase; refer to
Changing the Engine Oil (page 18)
.
2.
Remove the spark plug.
3.
Using an oil can, add about 30 ml (1 oz) of engine oil
to the engine crankcase through the spark-plug hole.
4.
Slowly rotate the engine several times by pulling the
recoil-start handle to distribute the oil throughout the
engine crankcase.
5.
Install the spark plug but
do not
connect the wire to
the spark plug.
General Information
1.
Clean under the machine; refer to
.
2.
Clean any dirt and chaff from the cylinder, cylinder
head fins, and blower housing.
3.
Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the
external parts of the engine, the shrouding, and the
top of the mower housing.
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