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8—STORAGE
8.1—GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
When you do not plan to use your vehicle for some time, it
should be stored in a dry and protected place. Unnecessary
exposure to the elements may deteriorate its appearance and
shorten the usual service life.
8.2—ENGINE
1. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank.
2. While the engine is still warm, change oil. Refer to
Engine Manual for manufacture’s instructions.
3 Remove glow plugs and pour about 3cc of engine oil
into each cylinder. Replace glow plugs and crank slowly
to distributre oil.
4. Clean exterior of engine. Paint the exposed metal or
coat it with a light coating of rust preventative oil.
8.3—BATTERY
1. Remove battery and clean it. Refer to manufacturer’s
manual for specific instructions.
2. Maintenance free batteries should be stored in an
upright position in a cool dry place. Storage above 80° F
greatly increases self-discharge. If wet batteries are
discharged, the electrolyte will freeze when stored below
20° f (-7 °C)
The battery should be checked every 60 to 90
days while in storage, and should be recharged
if necessary.
8.4—TRACTOR
Wash, clean and completely lubricate the tractor. Paint any
exposed metal.
8.5—TIRES
1. Before storing the vehicle, clean the tires thoroughly.
2. Jack up the vehicle so that the load is off the tires. If it is
not jacked up, check the tires at regular intervals and re-
inflate as necessary to keep them at the recommended
maximum pressure. (Indicated on tires side wall)
3. Store the vehicle so that the tires are protected from
sunlight.
8.6—STARTING THE ENGINE AFTER
STORAGE
If mower is cold, move the mower to a heated location and
allow it to come to room temperature( 70° F - 22 °C) before
starting. This will prevent premature wear of hydraulic system
components.
Follow the towing procedure (in Sec. 5.8).
1. Check and recharge the battery according to recommen-
dations given in Section 7.4 page 22.
2. Reinstall the battery
3. Check oil level in crankcase and hydraulic oil tank.
4. Fill the fuel tank with fresh diesel fuel. Prime fuel filter by
pushing down and releasing until firm.
5. Before driving the vehicle, check to make certain that the
tires are properly inflated to the proper pressure.
6. Either move the vehicle outdoors or keep doors and or
windows wide open to provide sufficient ventilation before
starting engine this will prevent danger from carbon
monoxide gas in the exhaust.
7. Start the engine but do not operate at high speed
immediately after starting. Allow time for it to become
properly warmed and lubricated.
IMPORTANT