Storage
Storage Safety
•
Before you leave the operator’s position, do the
following:
– Park the machine on a level surface.
– Fully raise and latch the handlebar to engage
the parking brake.
– Shut off the engine and remove the key (if
equipped).
– Wait for all movement to stop.
– Allow the machine to cool before adjusting,
servicing, cleaning, or storing it.
•
Do not store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such
as on a water heater or other appliance.
Storing the Machine for
less than 30 days
WARNING
Charging the battery produces gasses that
can explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks
and flames away from it.
1.
Prepare the machine for maintenance refer to
Preparing the Machine for Maintenance (page
65)
.
2.
Disconnect the spark-plug wire.
3.
Remove grass, dirt, and grime from the external
parts of the entire machine, especially the
engine and the hydraulic system. Clean dirt and
chaff from the outside of the cylinder-head fins
of the engine and blower housing.
4.
Service the air cleaner; refer to
.
5.
Change the engine oil; refer to
Engine Oil and Filter (page 73)
.
6.
Change the hydraulic filters and fluid, refer to
Changing the Hydraulic Fluid and Filters (page
82)
.
7.
Check the tire pressure; refer to
Tire Pressure (page 79)
.
8.
Check the condition of the tines.
Storing the Machine for the
Season
If you are storing the machine for the season, Perform
all the steps in
Storing the Machine for less than 30
and the following:
•
Preparing the Chassis (page 85)
•
Preparing the Engine and Fuel System (page 85)
•
Preparing the Battery (page 86)
Preparing the Chassis
1.
Check and tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws.
Repair or replace any part that is damaged or
worn.
2.
Wash and dry the entire machine. Remove the
tines, and clean and oil them. Spray light oil
mist on coring head bearings (crank and damper
links).
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.
Note:
Run the machine with the engine at high
idle for 2 to 5 minutes after washing.
3.
Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces.
Paint is available from your authorized the
manufacturer distributor.
4.
Secure service latch if the machine is to be
stored for more than a couple of days.
5.
Store the machine in a clean, dry garage or
storage area. Remove the key from the ignition
switch and keep it out of reach of children or
other unauthorized users.
6.
Cover the machine to protect it and keep it clean.
Preparing the Engine and Fuel
System
1.
Add a petroleum-based stabilizer/conditioner
to fuel in the tank. Follow mixing instructions
from stabilizer manufacture.
Do not use
an alcohol-based stabilizer (ethanol or
methanol).
Note:
A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most
effective when mixed with fresh fuel and is
always used.
Important:
Do not store fuel containing
stabilizer/conditioner longer than the
duration recommended by the fuel-stabilizer
manufacturer.
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