Craftsman 247.39775 Operator's Manual

19OFF-SEASON STORAGEWARNINGNever store lawn mower with fuel in tank indoors or in poorly ventilatedareas where fuel fumes may reach an open flame, spark, or pilot light as ona furnace, water heater, clothes dryer, or gas appliance.Battery• The battery must be stored with a full charge. Extended storage of adischarged battery will reduce life and capacity of the battery. For optimalbattery life, charge the battery once per month while in storage.• Remove electric start push key and keep in a safe place out of the reach ofchildren.Preparing The EngineFor engines stored over 30 days:• To prevent gum from forming in fuel system or on carburetor parts, runengine until it stops from lack of fuel or add a gasoline additive to the gasin the tank. If you use a gas additive, run the engine for several minutes tocirculate the additive through the carburetor.• An oil change is not required but if you desire to change the oil then changewhile the engine is warm.• Clean engine of surface debris.Preparing The Lawn Mower• Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the lubricationinstructions.• Do not use a pressure washer or garden hose to clean your unit.• Coat mower’s cutting blade with chassis grease to prevent rusting.WARNINGWhen handling the cutting blade, protect your hands with a pair of heavygloves or use a heavy rag to hold the blade.• Refer to Preparing the Engine for correct engine storage instructions.• Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next to corrosive materials,such as fertilizer.When storing any type of power equipment in a poorly ventilated or metal storageshed, 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 mowerbefore storage.

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