Lx410/450/490 Operator's Manual
16. STORAGE
1. Prepare the Tractor for Storage
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If the tractor is to be stored for an extended period,
follow the procedure described below.
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The objective of the procedure is to ensure that
the tractor is ready for operation when needed
again.
1. Repair any worn out or damaged parts.
2. Replace parts as necessary.
3. Tighten any loose bolts and nuts.
4. Repair scratched or chipped metal surfaces to
prevent rusting.
5. Remove grass clippings and debris from the
tractor.
6. Clean below the platform.
7. Remove grass clippings and debris from inside
the chute and bagger.
8. Remove all attached weight and ballast from the
tractor.
9. Wash the tractor and apply wax to the metal and
plastic surfaces.
10.Run the tractor for 5 minutes to dry the alternator/
fan belt and pulleys.
11.Apply a light coat of clean engine oil to pivots and
wear points to prevent rusting.
12.Lubricate the grease fittings.
13.Completely remove the liquid weights from the
rear tires.
14.Check the tire air pressure. Adjust the tire air
pressure slightly higher than specified.
15.Change the engine oil and run the engine for
about 5 minutes to circulate the engine oil
throughout the entire engine block and the
internal moving parts.
16.Lower any implement to the ground.
17.Apply grease to the exposed areas on the
hydraulic cylinder piston rods.
2. Prepare the Fuel and Engine for
Storage
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Fuel
1. If stabilized fuel was used:
• Fully fill the fuel tank with stabilized fuel.
2. If stabilized fuel is not used.
• Park the tractor safely and securely in a well
ventilated place.
• Chock all the tires safely and securely.
3. Run the engine until all the fuel in the fuel tank is
used up.
4. Turn the starter key switch to the OFF position.
1. Safe Practices for Storage
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Remember that vapor from diesel fuel is
explosive and flammable.
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The exhaust from the engine contains carbon
monoxide that can lead to carbon monoxide
poisoning, possibly causing serious illness
or even death. To avoid the danger of
poisoning from the exhaust gas, never run
the engine in a closed area that is not
correctly ventilated.
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Never wash the tractor while the engine is
running.
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Run the engine as short as possible when
moving the tractor to and from the place of
storage.
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If the fuel tank is filled with fuel, never store
the tractor in an area where fuel vapor can
come into contact with open flame or spark.
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Before storing the tractor indoor, allow the
engine to cool off.
! WARNING
NOTE
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Fill the fuel tank.
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The preceding action:
• decreases the amount of air remaining in the
fuel tank
• prevent deterioration of the fuel in the fuel tank
NOTE
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Use up all the fuel in the fuel tank when the
tractor is operated for the last time in the current
season.
