To put your Riding Lawn Mower to rest, follow the below steps: Step 1: Remove the battery and store it in a cool and dry area, far away from gas cans, water heater, or furnace. Step 2: Clean your Mower by removing the spark lead wire from the plug prior hand Step 3: The mower to be stored in a cool and dry area in the exact location of the battery. Mentioned in step 1.