Cub Cadet 3654, 3660 service manual Storage, To Put the Mower Back in Service

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G.Storage

1.General: If your mower will not be in service for a few months, it should be stored in a dry location that is not subject to drastic changes in temperature. Before storing, the following maintenance procedures should be performed.

a.Clean the mower. The entire tractor and cutting deck should be washed and cleaned.

b.Sharpen the blades so that the mower will be ready to use when needed.

c.Protect the metal surfaces. Repair scratches with the appropriate touch-up paint spray. Brush a rust preventive oil on any unpainted surfaces including the pulleys and blades. (Be careful not to get any oil on the drive belts.)

d.Lubricate the mower.

e.Drain the engine oil. The engine should be warm so that all the oil drains. Replace the engine oil filter and refill the crankcase with fresh oil.

f.Gasoline Engine: Drain all the fuel. Close the fuel tank shutoff valve. Disconnect the fuel line from the carbuetor and put the end into an approved fuel container. Open the fuel tank shutoff valve and drain the fuel tank and

line into the approved container. Replace the fuel line on the carburetor. Start the engine and allow it to run out of fuel. This will prevent gum and varnish deposits from form- ing. Replace the fuel filter.

g.Gasoline Engine Only: Remove the spark plugs and pour approximately one ounce of oil into each cylinder. Crank the engine one or two turns to spread the oil evenly on the cylinder walls. Replace the spark plugs.

h.Clean the battery and make sure it is fully charged.

i.Inspect the hydraulic hoses, lines and fittings. Replace as necessary.

j.Jack the mower up and store it on blocks to take the weight off of the tires.

2.To Put the Mower Back in Service:

a.Check the battery. Charge if necessary.

b.Gasoline Engine Only: Remove the spark plugs and wipe them off. Using the starter, crank the engine to pump the excess oil out of the spark plug holes. Replace the spark plugs and the ignition leads. Refill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline.

c.Check the level of the oil in the crankcase and the hydraulic tank.

d.Lower the mower off the block and check the tire pressure.

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Contents Commercial Riding Mower Table of Contents Forward Safety Precautions GeneralRelated to Fuel When Mowing Specifications Controls Operating InstructionsSeat Adjustment Lever The Seat Check the fluid levels and tires Initial Adjustments and ServiceAdjust the Mowing Deck Proper Angle or Pitch Leveling the Deck Side to Side Start the Engine Break-In And OperationPage Removing the Mower Deck Maintenance and ServiceMower Deck Parking the MowerSharpening a Blade Changing a BladeChanging the Blade Drive Belts Changing the Spindle Assembly Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition switchHydraulic Oil Draining Hydraulic Oil Electrical CircuitBattery Removal Installing the BatterySpecific Freezing Gravity Temp F Jump Starting Page Inflation Pressure TiresBrakes Hydraulic Oil Tank and Filter Hydraulic SystemRemoving the cap to prevent dirt from contaminating the oil Page Storage To Put the Mower Back in ServiceWeekly or Every 50 Hour Checks Maintenance ScheduleDaily Checks Every 25 Hour ChecksOil wear points. Follow the Oiling Chart Every 100 Hour ChecksYearly Checks Lubrication Chart Wiring Diagram Equipment TWO-YEAR Limited Warranty
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