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Cleaning and Storage
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO) and turn the
ignition key to “OFF” to stop the engine. Remove the
key.
2. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the
external parts of the entire machine, especially the
engine. Clean dirt and chaff from the outside of the
engine’s cylinder head fins and blower housing.
Important
You can wash the machine with mild
detergent and water. Do not pressure wash the machine.
Avoid excessive use of water, especially near the control
panel, engine, hydraulic pumps and motors.
3. Service the air cleaner; refer to Air Cleaner Service,
page 26.
4. Change the crankcase oil; refer to Engine Oil Service,
page 27.
5. Change the hydraulic filter; refer to Hydraulic System
Service on page 31.
6. Check the tire pressure; refer to Checking Tire
Pressure, page 30.
7. For storage over 30 days, prepare the traction unit as
follows.
A. Add a petroleum based stabilizer/conditioner to
fuel in the tank. Follow mixing instructions from
stabilizer manufacturer. (1 oz. per gallon). Do not
use an alcohol based stabilizer (ethanol or
methanol).
Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective when
mixed with fresh gasoline and used at all times.
B. Run the engine to distribute conditioned fuel
through the fuel system (5 minutes).
C. Stop the engine, allow it to cool and drain the fuel
tank; refer to Draining Fuel Tank, page 30.
D. Restart the engine and run it until it stops.
E. Choke or prime the engine.
F. Start and run the engine until it will not start again.
Use the primer, if equipped on machine, several
times to ensure no fuel remains in primer system.
G. Dispose of fuel properly. Recycle as per local
codes.
Important
Do not store stabilizer/conditioned gasoline
over 90 days.
8. Remove the spark plug(s) and check its condition;
refer to Spark Plug Service on page 28. With the spark
plug(s) removed from the engine, pour two
tablespoons of engine oil into the spark plug hole.
Now use the starter to crank the engine and distribute
the oil inside the cylinder. Install the spark plug(s). Do
not install the wire on the spark plug(s).
9. Check and tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws. Repair or
replace any part that is damaged or defective.
10. Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces. Paint is
available from your Authorized Service Dealer.
11. Store the machine in a clean, dry garage or storage
area. Remove the key from the ignition switch and
keep it in a memorable place. Cover the machine to
protect it and keep it clean.
Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Engine will not start, starts hard, or
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1.
Fuel tank is empty.
1.
Fill fuel tank with gasoline.
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fails to keep running.
2.
Battery is dead.
3.
Choke is not ON.
2.
Charge battery.
3.
Move choke lever to ON.
4.
Air cleaner is dirty.
4.
Clean or replace air cleaner
element.
5.
Spark plug wire is loose or
disconnected.
5.
Install wire on spark plug.
6.
Spark plug is pitted, fouled, or
gap is incorrect.
6.
Install new, correctly gapped
spark plug.
7.
Dirt in fuel filter.
7.
Replace fuel filter.
8.
Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in
fuel system.
8.
Contact Authorized Service
Dealer.
