79STORAGE
STORAGE
To avoid serious injury:
A To reduce fire hazards, allow the engine and
exhaust system to cool before storing the
machine in an enclosed space or near
combustible materials.
A To avoid the danger of exhaust fume
poisoning, do not operate the engine in a
closed building without proper ventilation.
A Do not clean the machine with engine running.
A To avoid fire hazards, Do not leave grass and
leaves in the mower and the grass catcher.
A When storing, remove the key from the key
switch to avoid operation by unauthorized
persons.
When the machine will not be operated for over 2 months,
clean the machine and perform the following operations
before storage.
1. Repair parts as necessary.
2. Check bolts and nuts and tighten as necessary.
3. Apply grease or engine oil to parts most likely to rust.
4. Inflate the tires to a little above the standard pressure
levels. (Approximately 110%)
5. Lower the mower to the ground.
6. Remove the battery from the machine, recharge it,
adjust the electrolyte to the proper level, and store in a
cool dry place.
The battery discharges over time even while in
storage. Recharge it once a month in hot seasons and
once every 2 months in cold seasons.
7. Drain fuel tank, fuel lines.
8. Store the machine where it is dry and sheltered from
rain. Cover the machine with a tarpaulin.
9. Moisture content in most grasses can damage the
mower and grass catcher if these components are not
properly cleaned after use.
Make sure the mower and the grass catcher are clean
and completely empty before storage.
10.Jack the machine up and place blocks under the front
and rear axles so that all 4 tires are off the ground.
Keep the tires out of direct sunlight and extreme heat.
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11.The fuel system must be completely emptied, or the
gasoline must be treated with a stabilizer to prevent
deterioration. If you choose to use a stabilizer, follow
the manufacturer's recommendations, and add the
correct amount for the capacity of the fuel system. Fill
the fuel tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Run the engine
for 2-3 minutes to get stabilized fuel into the rest of the
system. Close the fuel shut-off valve when the unit is
being stored.
To empty the system, run the engine until the tank and
the system are empty.
12.Remove the spark plugs. Add 1 tablespoon of engine
oil into each spark plug hole. Install the plugs, but do
not connect the plug leads. Crank the engine 2 or 3
revolutions.
A When washing the machine, be sure to stop the
engine. Allow sufficient time for the engine to cool
before washing.
A Cover the machine after the muffler and the engine
have cooled down.
1. Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust as
required.
2. Install the battery. Before installing the battery, be sure
it is fully charged.
3. Do daily checking. (See "DAILY CHECK" in
"PERIODIC SERVICE" section.)
4. Check all fluid levels. (engine oil, hydrostatic oil)
5. Start the engine. Shut the engine off and walk around
the machine and make a visual inspection looking for
evidence of oil or other fluids.
6. Run engine a couple of minutes before you put engine
under load.
7. With the engine fully warmed up, release the parking
brake and test the brakes for proper adjustment as you
move forward. Adjust the brakes as necessary.
REMOVING THE MOWER FROM STORAGE
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