5.4.12 STORAGE AND INACTIVITY FOR LONG PERIODS
If the machine is likely to be unused for a long period (more than 1 month), dis-
connect the ground (black) cable from the battery. Lubricate all joints as directed
(☛ 6.2.1).
Carefully remove any dry grass cuttings which may have
collected around the engine or silencer to prevent their catching fire the
next time the machine is used!
Empty the fuel tank by disconnect-
ing the tube situated at the inlet of
the fuel filter (1).
Reconnect the fuel tube.
Loosen the carburetor drain screw (2), and drain the fuel into an approved gaso-
line container. Tighten the carburetor drain screw.
Remove the two spark plugs and pour about a tablespoon of clean engine oil into
the cylinders. In order to distribuite the oil in the cylinders evenly, crank the engine
during 1 or 2 seconds using the starter motor, turning the starter key; then rein-
stall the spark plugs (☛ 6.4.5).
Petrol is highly flammable. Store the fuel in special con-
tainers. Always put the tank and fuel container caps back on and tighten
well.
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