1. Loosenthe two (2) handleknobson
sides of the upper handleand allow
handleto fold down to the rear.
2. Removethe two (2) handleknobsand
carriagebolts on sides of the lower
handleand pivot entire handleas-
semblyforwardand allow it to reston
mower.
3. Reinstallknobsand carriageboltsto
lower handleor handlebracketsfor
safe keeping.
• Whensetting up your handlefromthe
storageposition,the lower handlewill
requiremanuallylocking intothe mow-
ing position.
IMPORTANT:When foldingthe handle
for storageor transportation,be sure to
fold the handleas shown or you may dam-
agethe controlcables.
Operator
MOWING
f
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
".,
STORAGE
Lower handle
Handle
bracket
"Bolt
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.
ENGINE
OIL
Drain oil (with engine
warm)
and replace
with clean engine
oil.
(See "ENGINE"
in
the Maintenance
section
of this manual).
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.
ACAUTION:
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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