Ferris Voyager FS5250 Series Operator's Manual page 24

7. Be sure the battery is fully charged. Battery life will be
increased if it is removed, put in a cool, dry place, and
fully charged about once a month. If the battery is left in
the unit, disconnect the negative cable.
8. Drain the fuel system completely or add a gasoline
stabilizer to the fuel system. If you have chosen to use a
fuel stabilizer and have not drained the fuel system, follow
all safety instructions and storage precautions in this
manual to prevent the possibility of fire from the ignition
of gasoline fumes. Remember, gasoline fumes can travel
to distant sources of ignition and ignite, causing risk of
explosion and fire.
Note: Gasoline, if permitted to stand unused for extended
periods (30 days or more), may develop gummy deposits
which can adversely affect the engine carburetor and cause
engine malfunction. To avoid this condition, add a gasoline
stabilizer to the fuel tank and run the engine for a few
minutes, or drain all fuel from the unit before placing it in
storage.
Starting After Long Term Storage
Before starting the machine after it has been stored for a long
period of time, perform the following steps:
1. Remove any blocks from under the unit.
2. Install the battery if it was removed.
3. Fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline. See engine manual
for recommendations.
4. See the engine owner's manual and follow all instructions
for preparing the engine after storage.
5. Check the oil level in the hydraulic oil tank and add proper
oil if necessary. See the Check/Fill Transmission Oil
Level section of this manual for instructions.
6. Check tire pressures. If necessary, inflate tires to proper
pressure.
7. Start the engine and let it run slowly. DO NOT run at
high speed immediately after starting. Be sure to run the
engine only outdoors or in a well ventilated area.
8. Before adding liquid fertilizer to the tanks, run the sprayer
system to completely purge all anti-freeze from the
machine. Use containers to capture the anti-freeze
that sprays from the unit. Dispose of used anti-freeze
properly.
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