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6. Cover the air cleaner and exhaust outlet tightly with
plastic or other waterproof material to keep out moisture,
dirt, and insects.
7. Completely grease and oil unit as outlined in the
Lubrication
section.
8. Clean up the unit and apply paint or rust preventative to
any areas where paint is chipped or damaged.
9. Make sure that the battery is fully charged. Battery life will
be increased if it is removed, put in a cool, dry place and
fully charged about once a month. If battery is left in unit,
disconnect the negative cable.
10. Drain fuel system completely or add a fuel stabilizer to the
fuel system. If you have chosen to use a fuel stabilizer
and have not drained the fuel system, follow all safety
instructions and storage precautions in this manual to
prevent the possibility of fire from the ignition of gasoline
fumes. Remember, fuel fumes can travel to distant
sources of ignition and ignite, causing risk of explosion
and fire.
Note:
Fuel, if permitted to stand unused for extended periods
(30 days or more), may develop gummy deposits which can
adversely affect the engine carburetor and cause engine
malfunction. To avoid this condition, add a fuel stabilizer to
the fuel tank and run the engine a few minutes, or drain all
fuel from the unit before placing it in storage.
Starting After Long Term Storage
Before starting the unit after it has been stored for a long
period of time, perform the following steps.
1. Remove any blocks from under the unit.
2. Install the battery if it was removed.
3. Unplug the exhaust outlet and air cleaner.
4. Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel. See engine operator's
manual for recommendations.
5. See engine operator's manual and follow all instructions
for preparing engine after storage.
6. Check crankcase oil level and add proper oil if necessary.
If any condensation has developed during storage, drain
crankcase oil and refill.
7. Inflate tires to proper pressure. Check fluid levels.
8. Start the engine and let it run slowly. DO NOT run at high
speed immediately after starting. Be sure to run engine
only outdoors or in well ventilated area.
Maintenance Schedule
The following schedule should be followed for normal care
of your unit. You will need to keep a record of your operating
time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by
observing the hour meter.
If your unit is equipped with a dual function hour meter that
displays both engine hours and PTO hours, the maintenance
intervals are based on the engine hours as displayed by the
hour meter.
For engine maintenance schedules and procedures, please
refer to the engine operator's manual.
UNIT MAINTENANCE
Before Each Use
Check safety interlock system.
Check unit's brakes.
Check unit for loose hardware.
Check hydraulic oil level.
Every 25 Hours
Clean deck and check / replace mower blades.*
Lubricate unit.*
Check tire pressures.
Every 50 Hours
Lubricate ForeFront™ suspension control arms.
Every 100 Hours
Check mower blade stopping time.
Clean battery and cables.
Initial change of hydraulic oil.
Every 400 Hours or Yearly
Change hydraulic oil and filter.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Before Each Use
Check engine oil level.
Every 25 Hours
Check / Clean cooling fins and intake.*
Every 50 Hours
Check / Clean spark arrrester.**
Refer to Engine Operator's Manual
Service air filter.
Change engine oil and filter.*
Check / Replace spark plugs.
Check / Replace fuel filter.
*More often in hot (Over 85°F, 30°C) weather or dusty operating
conditions.
**If equipped, replace if damaged.
Maintenance Procedures
