Eastman Industries WM20-H Operator's Manual - page 19
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Storage
To prepare the lawn mower for storage, perform the recommended maintenance procedures.
Refer to Maintenance on page 14.
To avoid gum deposits, run mower until it is out of fuel, or empty fuel completely from the
mower into an approved fuel container.
1. Remove the spark plug cap from spark plug
2. Empty the fuel from the fuel tank with a pump or siphon.
3. Fit the plug cap on the spark plug securely.
4. Start and run the engine at idle speed to use up the any remaining fuel.
Preparing the Engine
1. While the engine is still warm, change the oil from the crankcase.
2. Remove the spark plug.
3. Using an oil can, add about one tablespoon of oil to the crankcase through the spark plug
hole.
4. Slowly rotate the engine several times, using the starter rope, to distribute the oil.
5. Install the spark plug. Do Not connect the wire to the spark plug.
6. Slowly pull the recoil starter grip until you feel compression and leave it there
General Information
1. Clean the lawn mower housing.
2. Check the condition of the blade.
3. Service the air filter.
4. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws.
Removing the Lawn Mower from Storage
1. Check and tighten all fasteners.
2. Remove the spark plug and spin the engine rapidly using the starter to blow excess oil from
the cylinder.
3. Clean the spark plug or replace it if it is cracked, broken or if the electrodes are worn.
4. Install the spark plug and torque it to 17 ft-lb. (23 N-m).
5. Fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline.
6. Check the engine oil level.
7. Connect the wire to the spark plug.