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MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
Storing the lawn mower for short periods
The lawn mower can be stored for short periods of time (less than 15 days) without
performing any storage maintenance. Before placing the lawn mower into storage always
carry out the following:
1. Allow the engine to fully cool.
2. Ensure the grass catcher is empty.
3. Clean all debris from under the mower deck.
4. Store the lawn mower on flat and level surface.
5. Store in a safe place which is not accessible by children or people who are not familiar
with operation.
Storing the lawn mower for extended periods
If the lawn mower is to be placed in storage for more than 15 days, the following
procedure should be carried out. Otherwise, it may not start again.
WARNING!
Do not empty the petrol tank in enclosed areas, near fire or when
smoking. Petrol fumes can cause explosions and fire.
1. Empty the petrol tank with a petrol suction pump if available.
2. Clean up and split fuel.
3. Start the engine and let it run until all remaining petrol has been used up.
4. While the engine is warm empty the oil and fill the engine with fresh oil.
5. Clean the cooling fins of the cylinder and the housing
6. Be sure to clean the entire lawn mower to protect the paint.
7. Store the lawn mower in a well-ventilated place.
Transport
1. Empty the petrol tank.
2. Always let the engine run until it has used up the remainder of petrol in the tank .
3. Empty the engine oil from the warm engine .
4. Disconnect the spark plug lead from the spark plug.
5. Use the original packaging to ship whenever possible.
