Cleaning
Disposing of the Waste
Engine oil, batteries, hydraulic fluid, and engine
coolant are pollutants to the environment. Dispose of
these according to your state and local regulations.
Storage
Cleaning and Storage
1.
Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake,
turn the ignition key to off, and remove the key.
2.
Remove snow, dirt, and grime from the external
parts of the entire machine, especially the
engine.
Important:
You can wash the machine with
a mild detergent and water. Do not pressure
wash the machine. Avoid excessive use of
water, especially near the drive system and
engine. Pressure washing can force dirt and
water into critical parts, such as spindle
bearings and electrical switches.
3.
Clean any dirt and chaff from the outside of the
engine cylinder head fins and blower housing.
4.
Check the brake; refer to
.
5.
Service the air cleaner; refer to
.
6.
Grease the machine; refer to
Lubrication (page
.
7.
Change the engine oil; refer to
Engine Oil (page 31)
.
8.
Check the tire pressure; refer to
Tire Pressure (page 39)
.
9.
For long-term storage, do the following:
A.
Add stabilizer/conditioner additive to the
fuel in the tank.
B.
Run the engine to distribute the conditioned
fuel through the fuel system (5 minutes).
C.
Shut off the engine, allow it to cool, and
drain the fuel tank; refer to
, or operate the engine
until it shuts off.
D.
Start the engine and allow it to run until it
stops. Repeat, on Choke until engine does
not start.
E.
Dispose of fuel properly. Recycle as per
local regulations.
Note:
Do not store fuel with
stabilizer/conditioner over 90 days.
10.
Remove the spark plug(s) and check its
condition; refer to
(page 33)
. With the spark plug(s) removed from
the engine, pour 2 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).
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