A broken or missing washout fitting could expose you and others to thrown objects or to blade contact. Contact with the blade or thrown debris contact may cause injury or death.
•Replace broken or missing washout fitting immediately, before using the cutter deck again.
•Plug any holes in the cutter deck with bolts and locknuts.
•Never put your hands or feet under the cutter deck or through openings in the cutter deck.
Storage
1.Disengage the blade control (PTO) and set the parking brake.
2.Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
3.Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the external parts of the entire tractor, especially the engine. Clean dirt and chaff from the outside of the engine cylinder head fins and blower housing.
Important: You can wash the tractor with a mild detergent and water. Do not use a pressure washer to wash the tractor. Pressure washing may damage the electrical system or wash away necessary grease at friction points. Avoid using water excessively, especially near the control panel, lights, engine, and battery.
4.Check the parking brake; refer to Checking the Parking Brake.
5.Service the air cleaner; refer to Servicing the Air Cleaner.
6.Grease the chassis; refer to Greasing and Lubricating the Tractor.
7.Change the crankcase oil and filter; refer to Servicing the Engine Oil.
8.Check the tyre pressure; refer to Checking the Tyre Pressure.
9.When storing the tractor for over 30 days, prepare it as follows:
A.Add a petroleum based stabilizer/conditioner to fuel in the tank according to the instructions from stabilizer manufacture. Do not use an alcohol based stabilizer (ethanol or methanol).
Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective when mixed with fresh petrol and used at all times.
B.Run engine for 5 minutes to distribute conditioned fuel through the fuel system.
C.Stop the engine, allow it to cool, and drain the fuel tank; refer to Draining the Fuel Tank.
D.Start the engine and run it until it stops.
E.Choke or prime the engine.
F.Start and run the engine until it will not start again.
G.Recycle the old fuel according to local codes.
Important: Do not store stabilizer/conditioned petrol over 90 days.
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