1.
Loosen
the two (2) handle
knobs on
sides of the upper
handle
and allow
handle
to fold down to the rear.
2.
Remove
the two (2) handle
knobs
and
carriage
bolts on sides of the lower
handle
and pivot entire
handle
as-
sembly
forward
and allow it to rest on
mower.
3.
Reinstall
knobs and carriage
bolts to
lower handle
or handle
brackets
for
safe keeping.
• When
setting
up your handle
from the
storage
position,
the lower handle
will
require
manually
locking
into the mow-
ing position.
IMPORTANT:
When
folding
the handle
for storage
or transportation,
be sure to
fold the handle
as shown
or you may dam-
age the control
cables.
Operator
MOWING
POSITION
control bar
Alcohol
blended
fuels (called
gasohol
or
using ethanol
or methanol)
can attract
moisture
which leads
to separation
and
formation
of acids during
storage.
Acidic
gas can damage
the fuel system
of an
engine
while
in storage.
• Empty
the fuel tank by starting
the en-
gine and letting it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor
are empty.
• Never use engine
or carburetor
cleaner
products
in the fuel tank or permanent
damage
may occur.
• Use fresh fuel next season.
NOTE:
Fuel stabilizer
is an acceptable
alternative
in minimizing
the formation
of fuel gum deposits
during
storage.
Add stabilizer
to gasoline
in fuel tank or
storage
container.
Always
follow the mix
ratio found
on stabilizer
container.
Run
engine
at least 10 minutes
after adding
stabilizer
to allow the stabilizer
to reach
the carburetor.
Do not empty
the gas tank
and carburetor
if using fuel stabilizer.
FOLD
FORWARD ",.
FOR
'.
STO RAG E
ENGINE
OIL
Drain oil (with engine
warm)
and replace
with clean
engine
oil.
(See "ENGINE"
in
the Maintenance
section
of this manual).
Handle
knob
Lower handle
Handle
b racket
Knob
ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT:
It is important to prevent
gum deposits from forming in essential
fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel
filter, fuel hose or tank during storage.
CYLINDER
1.
Remove
spark
plug.
2.
Pour one ounce
of oil through
spark
plug hole into cylinder.
3.
Pull starter
handle
slowly
a few times
to distribute
oil.
4.
Replace
with new spark
plug.
OTHER
• Do not store gasoline
from one season
to another.
• Replace
your gasoline
can if your can
starts to rust.
Rust and/or
dirt in your
gasoline
will cause
problems.
• If possible,
store your unit indoors
and
cover it to protect
it from dust and dirt.
• Cover your unit with a suitable
protec-
tive cover that does not retain moisture.
Do not use plastic.
Plastic
cannot
breathe,
which
allows condensation
to
form and will cause
your unit to rust.
IMPORTANT:
Never cover mower while
engine
and exhaust
areas
are still warm.
_CAUTION:
Never store the lawn
mower
with gasoline
in the tank inside
a
building
where
fumes
may reach
an open
flame or spark.
Allow the engine
to cool
before
storing
in any enclosure.
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