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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT : After cleaning your deck, restart the mower. Keep the
engine and blade running for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the
underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly dry.
Off-SEASON STORAGE
The following steps should be taken to prepare your lawn mower for
storage.
Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the lubrica-
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tion instructions.
Coat mower’s cutting blade with chassis grease to prevent
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rusting.
Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage instructions.
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Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next to corrosive
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materials, such as fertilizer.
NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in a poorly
ventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to rust-proof the
equipment. Using a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially
cables and all moving parts of your lawn mower before storage.
underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly dry.