Engine, Off-season storage – Bolens 120-280R000 User Manual
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ENGINE
Refer
to
the
separate
engine
manual
for
engine
maintenance instructions.
Maintain
engine
oil
as
instructed
in
the
separate
engine manual packed with your unit. Read and follow
instructions carefully.
Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal con
ditions. Clean every few hours under extremely dusty
conditions.
Poor
engine
performance
and
flooding
usually indicates that the air cleaner should be ser
viced. To service the air cleaner, refer to the separate
engine manual packed with your unit.
The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset
once a season. Spark plug replacement Is recom
mended at the start of each mowing season; check
engine
manual
for
correct
plug
type
and
gap
specifications.
Clean the engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep
the cooling system (blower housing area) clean to per
mit proper air circulation which is essential to engine
performance and life. Be certain to remove all grass,
dirt and combustible debris from muffler area.
OFF-SEASON STORAGE
The following steps should be taken to prepare lawn
mower for storage.
1. Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as de
scribed in the lubrication instructions.
2. Refer to separate engine manual for correct engine
storage instructions.
3. Coat mower’s cutting blade with chassis grease
to prevent rusting.
4. Store mower in a dry, clean area.
NOTE:
When storing any type of power equipment in
an unventiiated 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.
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