MAINTENANCE 7
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7.22 STORAGE ________________________________________________________________
General
1.
Wash the mower thoroughly and lubricate. Repair
and paint damaged or exposed metal.
2.
Inspect the mower, tighten all hardware, replace
worn or damaged components.
3.
Drain and refill radiator.
4.
Clean the tires thoroughly and store the mower so
the load is off the tires. If mower is not on jack
stands, check tires at regular intervals and re-inflate
as necessary.
5.
Keep the machine and all its accessories clean, dry
and protected from the elements during storage.
Never store equipment near an open flame or spark
which could ignite fuel or fuel vapors.
Battery
1.
Remove, clean and store battery in upright position
on a non-conductive surface (wood) in a cool, dry
place. To prevent accelerated discharge, do not store
battery on concrete or steel surface.
2.
Check and recharge battery every 60 to 90 days
while in storage.
3.
Store batteries in a cool, dry place. To reduce the
self discharge rate, room temperature should not be
above 80°F (27°C) or fall below 20°F (-7°C) to
prevent electrolyte from freezing.
Engine
1.
While the engine is warm, remove drain plug, drain
the oil from the crankcase, and change oil filter.
Install drain plug and refill with fresh oil. Torque drain
plug to 22 ft. lb. (30 Nm).
2.
Clean exterior of engine. Paint exposed metal or
apply a light coat of rust preventative oil.
3.
Add a fuel conditioner or biocide to prevent gelling
or bacterial growth in fuel. See your local fuel
supplier.
Cutting Units
1.
Wash the cutting units thoroughly, then repair and
paint any damaged or exposed metal.
2.
Lubricate all fittings and friction points.
3.
Apply a light coat of rust preventative oil to the
sharpened edges of the blades.
After Storage
1.
Check and reinstall battery
2.
Check or service fuel filter and air cleaner.
3.
Check the radiator coolant level.
4.
Check oil level in the engine crankcase and
hydraulic system.
5.
Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel. Bleed the fuel
system.
6.
Make certain that the tires are properly inflated.
7.
Remove all oil from the blades. Adjust cutting
height.
8.
Start and operate the engine at 1/2 throttle. Allow
enough time for the engine to become properly
warmed and lubricated.
CAUTION
To prevent personal injury and damage to the cutting
edges, handle the blades with extreme care.
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WARNING
Never operate the engine without proper ventilation,
exhaust fumes can be fatal when inhaled.
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