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G. Storage
1.
General:
If your mower will not be in service for a few months, it
should be stored in a dry location that is not subject to drastic
changes in temperature. Before storing, the following maintenance
procedures should be performed.
a. Clean the mower. The entire tractor and cutting deck
should be washed and cleaned.
b. Sharpen the blades so that the mower will be ready to use
when needed.
c. Protect the metal surfaces. Repair scratches with the
appropriate touch-up paint spray. Brush a rust preventive oil
on any unpainted surfaces including the pulleys and
blades. (Be careful not to get any oil on the drive belts.)
d. Lubricate the mower.
e. Drain the engine oil. The engine should be warm so that all
the oil drains. Replace the engine oil filter and refill the
crankcase with fresh oil.
f. Gasoline Engine: Drain all the fuel. Close the fuel tank
shutoff valve. Disconnect the fuel line from the carbuetor
and put the end into an approved fuel container. Open the
fuel tank shutoff valve and drain the fuel tank and
line into the approved container. Replace the fuel line on
the carburetor. Start the engine and allow it to run out of
fuel. This will prevent gum and varnish deposits from form-
ing. Replace the fuel filter.
g. Gasoline Engine Only: Remove the spark plugs and pour
approximately one ounce of oil into each cylinder. Crank
the engine one or two turns to spread the oil evenly on the
cylinder walls. Replace the spark plugs.
h. Clean the battery and make sure it is fully charged.
i. Inspect the hydraulic hoses, lines and fittings. Replace as
necessary.
j. Jack the mower up and store it on blocks to take the weight
off of the tires.
2. To Put the Mower Back in Service:
a. Check the battery. Charge if necessary.
b. Gasoline Engine Only: Remove the spark plugs and wipe
them off. Using the starter, crank the engine to pump the
excess oil out of the spark plug holes. Replace the spark
plugs and the ignition leads. Refill the fuel tank with fresh
gasoline.
c. Check the level of the oil in the crankcase and the hydraulic
tank.
d. Lower the mower off the block and check the tire pressure.
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