16. STORAGE

16. STORAGE

1. Safe Practices for Storage

WARNING

Be careful to avoid injury:

Remember that vapor from diesel fuel is explosive and flammable. 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 building that is not positively ventilated.

NEVER wash the tractor while the engine is running.

Run the engine as shortly as possible when moving the tractor into and from the place of storage.

When fuel is in the fuel tank, NEVER store the tractor in a building where fuel vapor can come into contact with open flame or spark.

Before storing the tractor indoors, allow the engine to cool off.

1. Preparing the Machine for Storage

If planning to store the tractor for a long period, follow the procedure described below.

The procedure is intended to ensure that the tractor is readily prepared for operation when it is removed from storage.

1.Repair any worn or damaged parts. Replace the parts as necessary. Tighten any loose bolts and nuts.

2.Repair scratched or chipped metal surfaces to prevent rusting.

3.Remove grass clippings and debris from the tractor.

4.Clean below the deck and remove grass clippings and debris from inside the chute and bagger.

5.Remove the ballast from the tractor.

6.Wash the tractor and apply wax to the metal and plastic surfaces.

7.Run the tractor for 5 minutes to dry the belts and pulleys.

8.Apply a light coat of clean engine oil to pivots and wear points to prevent rusting.

9.Lubricate the grease fittings.

10.Check the tire pressure. Adjust the tire pressure slightly higher than specified.

11.Change the engine oil and run the engine for about 5 minutes to circulate the oil throughout the entire engine block and the internal moving parts.

12.Lower any implement to the ground. Apply grease to the exposed areas on the hydraulic cylinder piston rods.

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EX2900, EX3200 specifications

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