Introduction
Safety Labels
Controls
Operating - Machine
Operating - Cutting Units
Service Safely
Service Interval Chart
Service Lubrication
Service Engine
Service - Cutting Units
Service - Belts
Troubleshooting
Storing Machine
Assembly
Specifications
Warranty
John Deere Quality Statement
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Storing Machine
End Of Season Storage
1. Clean engine. Clogging of cooling fins may cause serious damage.
3. Add John Deere Storage Stabilizer or equivalent to fuel tank. Follow directions on can.
ˇ Run engine 5 minutes so stabilizer reaches the carburetor.
ˇ Run engine with fuel valve (B) shut off. Engine will continue to run for a few minutes.
ˇ After engine stops completely, pull toggle completely REARWARD (toward operator).
ˇ Change engine oil when engine is warm.
ˇ Disconnect plug wire and remove spark plug. Squirt 30 mL
(1 oz) of clean engine oil into cylinder:
ˇ Cover spark plug hole with rag.
ˇ Slowly pull starter one full stroke.
ˇ Install spark plug. DO NOT connect spark plug wire.
ˇ Pull starter handle slowly until some resistance (engine compression) is felt and leave in that position.
ˇ Store unit with engine base as level as possible.
ˇ Touch up paint where needed.
Removing From Storage
1. Check and clean spark plug and connect plug wire.
2. Check spark plug gap. (See Service - Engine section).
3. Check engine oil. (See Service - Engine section).
4. Clean or replace air cleaner element. (See Service - Engine section).
6. Start engine. Run engine 3-5 minutes before operating the machine.