Oleo-Mac APACHE 92 EVO, Operator'S Manual

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8. POST-SEASONAL MAINTENANCE, PUTTING THE
MOWER OUT OF OPERATION
After the end of the season or if you will not be using your riding mower for more than 30 days, make
sure to prepare your mower for storage as soon as possible. If fuel remains in the petrol tank without
movement for more than 30 days, a sticky deposit may form, which can have a negative effect on the
carburettor and cause poor engine operation. For this reason empty the petrol tank.
Never store the riding mower with a full petrol tank inside of buildings or poorly
ventilated areas, where there are fuel vapours, open flames, sparking or lighting
flames, furnaces, central heating, dry rags, etc. Handle fuels and lubricants with
care, they are highly flammable and careless handling may lead to serious burns
or damage to property.
Only empty the petrol tank into approved containers outdoors away from open
flames.
Recommended procedure for preparing the riding mower for storage:
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Thoroughly clean the entire mower, especially inside the mowing deck ( 6.2.2).
Never use petrol for cleaning. Use degreasing agents and warm water.
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Repair and paint dinted places to prevent corrosion from occurring.
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Replace faulty or worn out parts and tighten all loose nuts and bolts.
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Prepare the engine for storage according to the user’s manual for the operation and maintenance of
the engine.
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Lubricate all lubrication locations according to the lubrication diagram ( 6.4).
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Take out the battery, clean it and charge it fully. Store the battery in a cool, dry location, as necessary.
Charge the battery every 30 days and regularly check its voltage.
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Store the riding mower covered in a clean and dry environment.
The best way to ensure the riding mower's ideal operating condition for the next season is to
have it inspected and tuned at an authorised service centre every year.
8.1 MOWER BELTS
It is not necessary to release the belts when the mower is taken out of operation for an extended period
of time. When the mower is started up for use again, we strongly recommend that you allow the
mower belts to run free for at least 5 minutes. This will prevent vibrations and ensure that after an
extended period of inactivity the belts will align into the correct working position.