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WARNING
Never store the unit (with fuel) in an enclosed,
poorly ventilated structure. Fuel vapors can
travel to an ignition source (such as a furnace,
water heater, etc.) and cause an explosion.
Fuel vapor is also toxic to humans and animals.
Storage
Before Storage
Before you store your unit for the off-season, read the
Maintenance and Storage instructions in the Safety
Rules section, then perform the following steps:
• Turn the mower blades OFF, set the ground speed
control levers to START / PARK, set the parking
brake lever to ENGAGE, and remove the key from
the ignition switch.
• Check all fluid levels. Check all maintenance items.
• Battery life will be increased if it is removed, put in
a cool, dry place and fully charged about once a
month. If the battery is left in the unit, disconnect the
negative cable.
It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in
the essential fuel system parts such as the carburetor,
fuel filter, fuel line, and fuel tank during storage. Also,
alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol
or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to the
separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic
gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in
storage.
To avoid engine problems use fuel stabilizer, especially
before storage of 30 days or longer.
After Storage
Before starting the unit after it has been stored:
• Check all fluid levels. Check all maintenance items.
• Fill with FRESH fuel.
• After starting, allow the engine to warm before
operating.
Replacement Parts
Replacement parts are available from your authorized
dealer. Use only factory authorized parts or like parts
when making repairs.
Engine Oil
Touch-Up Paint
Grease Gun Kit
8 oz. Grease Tube
Tire Sealant
Degrimer/Degreaser
Gas Stabilizer
Maintenance Items
Many convenient and helpful service and maintenance
items are available from you authorized dealer. Some of
these items include:
Maintenance
Fuel System
Fuel can become stale when stored over 30 days. Stale
fuel causes acid and gum deposits to form in the fuel
system or on essential carburetor parts. To keep fuel
fresh, use
Briggs & Stratton® Advanced Formula Fuel
Treatment & Stabilizer, available wherever Briggs &
Stratton genuine service parts are sold.
For engines equipped with a FRESH START® fuel cap,
use
Briggs & Stratton FRESH START® available in a
drip concentrate cartridge.
There is no need to drain gasoline from the engine if a
fuel stabilizer is added according to instructions. Run the
engine for 2 minutes to circulate the stabilizer throughout
the fuel system before storage.
If gasoline in the engine has not been treated with a fuel
stabilizer, it must be drained into an approved container.
Run the engine until it stops from lack of fuel. The use of
a fuel stabilizer in the storage container is recommended
to maintain freshness.
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