DR Power Self-Propelled 6.75 (2004 - September 2010) - Manual (Page 48)

44 DR ® TRIMMER/MOWER
End of Season and Storage
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BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION, STOP THE ENGINE, WAIT
FIVE (5) MINUTES TO ALLOW ALL PARTS TO COOL. DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE, KEEPING IT
AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUG.
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NEVER STORE THE DR TRIMMER/MOWER WITH FUEL IN THE FUEL TANK INSIDE A BUILDING WHERE
IGNITION SOURCES ARE PRESENT, SUCH AS HOT WATER AND SPACE HEATERS, CLOTHES DRYERS
AND THE LIKE. IF YOU ARE GOING TO DRAIN THE FUEL TANK, DO THIS OUTDOORS. ALLOW THE
ENGINE TO COOL BEFORE STORING IN ANY ENCLOSURE.
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WHEN NOT IN USE, YOUR DR TRIMMER/MOWER SHOULD BE STORED OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN AND IN A DRY LOCATION.
NOTE: Please refer to the Engine Owner's Manual for engine-specific procedures.
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Check the Drive Belt(s) for wear.
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Change the Engine oil (and Oil Filter, if applicable). This will help to eliminate sludge and acids in
the Engine.
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Remove the Spark Plug and pour about 1 ounce of motor oil into the cylinder hole. Reinstall the
Plug and pull the Recoil Starter Rope until you feel strong resistance. This will coat the piston and
seat the valves to prevent moisture buildup.
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Clean or replace the Engine Air Filters.
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Clean any dirt and debris from the cylinder head cooling fins, carburetor linkage, blower housing,
debris screen, and muffler area of the Engine.
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Remove any wrapped weeds from the Mow-Ball™ Support, wheel spokes, and axles. Using a stiff
brush, clean grass and debris from the top and underneath the Trimmer Deck.
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Remove the Bottom Shield and clean out any debris. See page 33 or 34.
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Check to make sure the operator controls are moving freely. Lubricate the Throttle Lever, PTA
™
Lever (SPRINT
®
, PRO and COMMERCIAL models), and Key Switch with SAE 30 Oil if necessary.
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If your Engine has a fuel filter, replace it.
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If your DR TRIMMER/MOWER will be idle for more than 30 days, we recommend using a gas
stabilizer. This will prevent sediment from gumming up the carburetor. If there is dirt or moisture
in the gas or tank, remove it by draining the tank. Completely fill the tank with fresh, unleaded gas
and add the appropriate amount of stabilizer or gasoline additive. Run the Engine for a short time
to allow the additive to circulate.
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On Electric-Starting models, remove the Battery or store your DR TRIMMER/MOWER in a dry
environment where the temperature is between –10° F (–23° C) and +85° F (+23° C). Make sure the
storage temperatures will never be outside these limits.