Section 10: Off-Season Storage - Yard Machines 230 Operator's Manual

• Release the idler pulley so that it falls down into position. Slide the belt in between the idler pulley and the belt
cover on the idler pulley bracket. See Figure 17.
• Lightly grease the crankshaft. Place the belt between the two pulley halves, and reassemble the blade adapter
and the blade.
• Reassemble the transmission belt cover. Make sure to maintain the correct order while reassembling the
blade, the blade adapter, and the pulleys, the washers, and the spacer. Refer to Figure 13.
NOTE:
When reassembling the transmission belt cover, make sure that the belt cover is approximately 1/8" away
from the belt. Also make sure to tighten all nuts and bolts securely. If you had put plastic under the gas cap before
tipping the unit, remove it now.

SECTION 10: OFF-SEASON STORAGE

The following steps should be taken to prepare lawn mower for storage.
• Clean and lubricate the mower thoroughly as described in the lubrication instructions.
• Refer to separate engine manual for correct engine storage instructions.
• Coat mower's cutting blade and underside of cutting deck with light oil to prevent rusting.
• Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
NOTE:
When storing any type of power equipment in a poorly ventilated or metal storage shed, rust-proof the equipment.
Lightly coat the equipment with a light oil or silicone, especially cables and all moving parts.
Idler Pulley
Figure 16
Pulley
Figure 17
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Belt
Belt Guard
Idler Pulley