Table of Contents
Advertisement
8.
Turn the water off and remove the coupling from
the washout fitting.
Note:
If the mower is not clean after a single
washing, soak it and let it stand for 30 minutes.
Then, repeat the process.
9.
Run the mower again for 1 to 3 minutes to
remove excess water.
WARNING
A broken or missing washout fitting
could expose you and others to thrown
objects or blade contact, causing injury
or death.
• Replace broken or missing washout
fitting immediately before using
mower again.
• Never put your hands or feet under
the mower or through openings in the
mower.
Storage
Cleaning and Storage
1.
Disengage the blade-control switch, move
the motion-control levers outward to the P
position, shut off the engine, and 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 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,
under the seat, around the engine, hydraulic
pumps, and motors.
3.
Service the air cleaner; refer to
Cleaner (page
4.
Grease and oil the machine; refer to
(page
30).
5.
Change the engine oil and filter; refer to
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter (page
6.
Check the tire pressure; refer to
Tire Pressure (page
7.
Charge the battery; refer to
(page
39).
8.
Check the condition of the blades; refer to
Servicing the Cutting Blades (page
9.
Prepare the machine for storage when non-use
occurs over 30 days. Prepare the machine for
storage as follows.
A.
Add a petroleum based
stabilizer/conditioner to the fuel in the
tank. Follow the mixing instructions from
the stabilizer manufacturer. 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 the conditioned
fuel through the fuel system (5 minutes).
C.
Shut off the engine, wait for it to cool, and
drain the fuel tank.
D.
Restart the engine and run it until it stops.
E.
Start and run the engine until it does not
start.
F.
Dispose of fuel properly. Recycle pursuant
to local codes.
50
Servicing the Air
31).
Lubrication
Checking the
40).
Charging the Battery
41).
ARK
32).
Advertisement
Table of Contents
