Manual

STORAGE

STORAGE PREPARATION

Proper storage preparation is essential for keeping your lawn mower

trouble free and looking good. The following steps will help to keep rust

and corrosion from impairing your lawn mower’s function and

appearance, and will make the engine easier to start when you use the

lawn mower again.

Cleaning

1. Wash the lawn mower, including the underside of the mower deck.

Engine

Wash the engine by hand, and be careful to prevent water from

entering the air cleaner.

NOTICE

• Using a garden hose or pressure washing equipment can force

water into the air cleaner. Water in the air cleaner will soak the

paper filter and can enter the carburetor or engine cylinder,

causing damage.

• Water contacting a hot engine can cause damage. If the engine

has been running, allow it to cool for at least half an hour before

washing.

Mower Deck

If using a garden hose or pressure washing equipment to clean the

mower deck, be careful to avoid getting water into controls and cables,

or anywhere near the engine air cleaner or muffler opening.

Before washing the underside of the mower deck, be sure the throttle

lever is in the STOP position and the fuel valve is in the OFF position.

Disconnect the spark plug cap. Rest the mower on its right side, so the

carburetor side is up. This will help to prevent fuel leakage and hard

starting due to carburetor flooding. Wear heavy gloves to protect your

hands from the blades.

Grass Bag

Remove the bag from the mower and wash it with a garden hose or

pressure washing equipment. Allow the bag to dry completely before

storage.