Note:
If the mower is not clean after one washing,
soak it and let it stand for 30 minutes. Then repeat
the process.
8. Run the mower again for one to three minutes to
remove excess water.
A broken or missing washout fitting could
expose you and others to thrown objects or
blade contact. Contact with blade or thrown
debris can cause injury or death.
•
Replace broken or missing washout fitting
immediately, before using mower again.
•
Plug any hole(s) in mower with bolts and
locknuts.
•
Never put your hands or feet under the
mower or through openings in the mower.
Storage
Cleaning and Storage
1. Disengage the blade control switch, move the
motion controls outward to the park position, stop
the engine, and remove the key.
2. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the
external parts of the entire machine, especially the
engine. Clean dirt and chaff from the outside of the
engine cylinder head fins and blower housing.
Important:
You can wash the machine with
mild detergent and water. Do not pressure
wash the machine. Avoid excessive use of
water, especially near the control panel, engine,
hydraulic pumps, and motors.
3. Service the air cleaner; refer to Servicing the Air
Cleaner in Engine Maintenance , page 23.
4. Grease and oil the machine; refer to Lubrication ,
page 22.
5. Change the crankcase oil and filter; refer to Servicing
the Engine Oil in Engine Maintenance , page 23.
6. Check the tire pressure; refer to Checking the Tire
Pressure in Drive System Maintenance , page 30.
7. Charge the battery; refer to Servicing the Battery
in Electrical System Maintenance , page 28.
8. Check the condition of the blades; refer to Servicing
the Cutting Blades in
Mower Maintenance
, page 30.
9. Prepare the machine for storage when non-use
occurs over 30 days. Prepare the machine for storage
as follows.
10. Add a petroleum based stabilizer/conditioner to the
fuel in the tank. Follow the mixing instructions from
the stabilizer manufacturer. Do not use an alcohol
based stabilizer (ethanol or methanol).
Note:
A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective
when mixed with fresh gasoline and used at all times.
Run the engine to distribute the conditioned fuel
through the fuel system (5 minutes).
Stop the engine, allow it to cool, and drain the fuel
tank; refer to Draining the Fuel Tank in Fuel System
Maintenance , page 27.
Restart the engine and run it until it stops.
Choke or prime the engine. Start and run the
engine until it will not start. Operate the primer, if
equipped, several times to ensure no fuel remains in
the primer system.
Dispose of fuel properly. Recycle as per local codes.
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