Storage; Short-Term Storage; Long-Term Storage; Start-Of-Season Preparation - Gravely pro-stance 36 994131 Operator's Manual

STORAGE

SHORT-TERM STORAGE

IMPORTANT: NEVER wash unit with high-
pressure water or store outdoors.
1. Allow unit to cool and clean with mild
soap and water.
2. Tighten all hardware to correct
specifications.
3. Inspect unit for visible signs of wear or
damage. Repair as needed.
4. Prepare fuel system for storage.
NOTICE: Gravely recommends using a
quality fuel stabilizer in all fuel. Gasoline left
in the fuel system without a stabilizer, even
for short periods of time, deteriorates and
leaves gummy deposits in the system that
may damage the carburetor and fuel hoses,
filter and tank. For the best effectiveness, add
stabilizer to all fuel containers whenever
purchasing fuel. Add the stabilizer to the
container before adding fuel.
a. Add fuel stabilizer (see Service Parts
on page 37) or equivalent according
to manufacturer's instructions to the
fuel tank and any fuel containers with
remaining fuel.
b. Run engine outdoors for at least
5 minutes to allow stabilizer to reach
the carburetor.

LONG-TERM STORAGE

1. Perform short-term storage procedures.
2. Lubricate as directed in Maintenance
Schedule on page 18
3. Touch-up all scratched painted surfaces.
4. Remove and charge battery as directed
in Charging the Battery on page 25. Store
battery in a cool, dry, protected area.
5. Store unit in a cool, dry, protected area.
Do not store unit outdoors.
START-OF-SEASON
PREPARATION
1. Before adding fuel for the first time after
long-term storage, add fresh, stabilizer-
treated fuel to fuel tank and any fuel
containers with remaining fuel.
2. Charge and install the battery.
EN - 35