Storage
If you wish to store the machine for a long period of
time, the perform following steps:
1.
Remove accumulations of dirt and old grass
clippings. Sharpen the reels and bedknives, if
necessary; refer to the cutting unit
Operator's
Manual
. Coat the bedknives and reel blades
with a rust preventive. Oil all lubrication points.
2.
Raise and support the machine to remove its
weight from the tires.
3.
Replace the hydraulic fluid and filter and inspect
the hydraulic lines and fittings. Replace, if
necessary; refer to
and Filter (page 39)
and
Lines and Hoses (page 39)
.
4.
All fuel should be removed from the fuel tank.
Run the engine until it stops. Replace the fuel
filter; refer to
Replacing the Fuel Filter (page 32)
.
5.
While the engine is still warm, drain the oil from
the crankcase. Refill it with fresh oil; refer to
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter (page 31)
.
6.
Remove the spark plugs, pour one ounce of
SAE 30 oil into the cylinders, and crank slowly to
distribute the oil. Replace the spark plugs; refer
to
Replacing the Spark Plugs (page 32)
.
7.
Clean dirt and chaff from the cylinder, cylinder
head fins, and blower housing.
8.
Remove the battery and charge it fully. Either
store it on the shelf or on the machine. Leave
the cables disconnected if it is stored on the
machine. Store the battery in a cool atmosphere
to avoid quick deterioration of the charge in the
battery.
9.
If possible, store the machine in a warm, dry
location.
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