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STORAGE
Mower Deck
Storage
Storing Safety
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Preparing Machine for Storage
1. Repair any worn or damaged parts. Replace parts if necessary. Tighten
loose hardware.
2. Repair scratched or chipped metal surfaces to prevent rust.
3. Remove grass and debris from machine.
4. Clean under the deck and remove grass and debris from inside chute
and bagger.
5. Wash the machine and apply wax to metal and plastic surfaces.
6. Run machine for five minutes to dry belts and pulleys.
7. Apply light coat of engine oil to pivot and wear points to prevent rust.
8. Lubricate grease points and check tire pressure.
Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
Fuel:
If you have been using “Stabilized Fuel,” add stabilized fuel to tank until
the tank is full.
NOTE: Filling the fuel tank reduces the amount of air in the fuel tank
and helps reduce deterioration of fuel.
If you are not using “Stabilized Fuel:”
1. Park machine safely in a well-ventilated area. (See Parking Safely in
the SAFETY section.)
NOTE: Try to anticipate the last time the machine will be used for the
season so very little fuel is left in the fuel tank.
2. Turn on engine and allow to run until it runs out of fuel.
3. For machines equipped with key switch, turn key to off position.
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4. Mix fresh fuel and fuel stabilizer in separate container. Follow stabilizer
instructions for mixing.
5. Fill fuel tank with stabilized fuel.
6. Run engine for a few minutes to allow fuel mixture to circulate through
carburetor on gas engine or fuel injectors on diesel engine.
Engine:
Engine storage procedure should be used when vehicle is not to be used
for longer than 60 days.
If Check
Discharge Chute Plugged • Grass is wet-mow grass only when
dry.
• Raise cutting height.
• Mow with engine at full fast throttle.
• Ground speed too fast for conditions.
• Correct installation of deck drive belt.
Mower Deck Vibrates • Run engine at fast throttle.
• Loose hardware.
• Check/replace deck drive belt.
• Blade bolts are loose.
• Blades are bent or worn.
• Sharpen and balance blades.
• Remove belt shields and clean
debris from sheaves.
• Check sheaves for proper alignment
or damage. See authorized dealer.
Mower Blades Do Not
Engage
• Deck drive belt slipping or broken.
• Deck belt tension spring not installed
or broken.
• PTO switch faulty.
• Fuse blown.
• Loose electrical connections.
• PTO clutch faulty.
Mower Mows Unevenly • Mower deck not properly leveled.
• Ground speed too fast for conditions.
• Run engine at fast throttle.
• Reduce ground speed when making
turns.
• Sharpen or replace blades.
• Change mowing pattern.
• Check air pressure in all traction unit
tires.
• Anti-scalp rollers not adjusted
correctly.
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Fuel vapors are explosive and
flammable. Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide
and can cause serious illness or death:
Run the engine only long enough to move the machine to
or from storage.
Do not store vehicle with fuel in the tank inside a building
where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
Allow the engine to cool before storing the machine in
any enclosure.
IMPORTANT: Avoid Damage! Stale fuel can produce varnish and
plug carburetor or injector components and affect engine
performance.
• Add fuel conditioner or stabilizer to fresh fuel before filling tank.