8.
STORAGE
1. Remove
the cutter
deck from the tractor.
2. Turn the cutter deck upside down.
Clean the underside
of the deck with
water,
and dry thoroughly.
3. For longer
service
and greater
efficiency,
keep the underside
of the
mower
housing
clean
and free
of accumulated
grass
clippings
by
washing
it down
with
a hose after use and/or
cleaning
it with a wire
brush and scraper.
Remove
any rust and apply a rust-resistant
paint.
Cleaning
and rust prevention
are especially
important
before seasonal
storage.
1 IMPORTANT NoT'CE 1 Washing
the
deck
directly
after
use
can
cause
premature
bearing wear.
Allow
the deck to cool before washing,
then run
the deck to remove
any excess
moisture.
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