Storage - Cub Cadet THE TANK S6031 Operator's And Service Manual

tative for the procedure to reset the RTN mechanism
on the hydrostatic pumps. If the hydrostatic pump
RTN is adjusted, the control linkage must also be
readjusted.
G. Storage
1. General: If your mower will not be in service for a
few months, it should be stored in a dry location that
is not subject to drastic changes in temperature. Do
not store in areas where heaters, furnaces, or electri-
cal appliances are present. Before storing, the fol-
lowing maintenance procedures should be
performed.
Note:
For E.F.I. Tanks, disconnect the negative
lead of the battery for storage of 4 weeks or more.
a. Clean the mower. The entire tractor and cutting
deck should be washed and cleaned.
b. Sharpen the blades so that the mower will be
ready to use when needed.
c. Protect the metal surfaces. Repair scratches with
the appropriate touch-up spray paint. Brush a rust
preventive oil on any unpainted surfaces includ-
ing the pulleys and blades. (Be careful not to get
any oil on the drive belts.)
d. Lubricate the mower.
e. Drain the engine oil. The engine should be warm
so that all the oil drains. Replace the engine oil
filter and refill the crankcase with fresh oil.
f. Gasoline Engine: Drain all the fuel. Close the
fuel tank shutoff valve. Disconnect the fuel line
from the carbuetor and put the end into an
approved fuel container. Open the fuel tank shut-
off valve and drain the fuel tank and line into the
approved container. Replace the fuel line on the
carburetor. Start the engine and allow it to run out
of fuel. This will prevent gum and varnish depos-
its from forming. Replace the fuel filter.
g. Gasoline Engine Only: Remove the spark plugs
and pour approximately one ounce of oil into
each cylinder. Crank the engine one or two turns
to spread the oil evenly on the cylinder walls.
Replace the spark plugs.
h. Disconnect, clean and make sure the battery is
fully charged.
i. Inspect the hydraulic hoses, lines and fittings.
Replace as necessary.
j. Jack the mower up and store it on blocks to take
the weight off of the tires.
2. To Put the Mower Back in Service:
a. Check the battery. Charge if necessary.
b. Gasoline Engine Only: Remove the spark plugs
and wipe them off. Using the starter, crank the
engine to pump the excess oil out of the spark
plug holes. Replace the spark plugs and the igni-
tion leads. Refill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline.
c. Check the level of the oil in the crankcase and the
hydraulic tank.
d. Lower the mower off the block and check the tire
pressure.
e. Push the mower outdoors and start the engine.
Let the engine operate at low idle until it has
warmed up completely (4 to 5 minutes).
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