Section 9: Off-Season Storage - MTD YARD MACHINES 587 Series Operator's Manual

2. Remove the belt guard at the spindle assembly
by removing two hex bolts, lock washers and
hex nuts. See Figure 14.
3. Remove the old belt, and reassemble with a
new belt, part number 754-0142.
Belt Guard
Figure 14
SECTION 9: OFF-SEASON
STORAGE
The following steps should be taken to prepare unit
for storage.
1. Clean and lubricate unit thoroughly.
Hex Bolts,
2. Refer to engine manual for correct engine
Hex Nuts &
Lock Washers
3. Coat cutting blade with chassis grease to
4. Store unit in a dry, clean area. Do not store next
NOTE:
in a poorly ventilated or metal storage shed, care
should be taken to rustproof the equipment. Using a
light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially
springs and bearings.
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storage instructions.
prevent rusting.
to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
When storing any type of power equipment