Off-Season Storage - White Outdoor LT-180H Operator's Manual

Transmission Pulley
(Beneath Cooling Fan)
Hydrostatic
Transmission
IMPORTANT:
The fins on the cooling fan are only
slightly flexible. Be careful not to damage the fan when
removing the drive belt from around the transmission
pulley.
• Reroute the new belt around the pulleys and belt
keepers, if present, EXACTLY as the old one was
routed. Refer to Figure 29.
SECTION 11: OFF-SEASON STORAGE
If the machine is to be inoperative for a period longer
than 30 days, prepare for storage as follows.
WARNING:
container indoors where there is an open
flame, spark or pilot light such as on water
heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas
appliance.
WARNING:
drain the fuel into an approved container
outdoors, away from an open flame. Allow
engine to cool. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars,
pipes and other sources of ignition prior to
draining fuel.
• Clean the engine and the entire unit thoroughly.
• Lubricate all lubrication points. Wipe the entire
machine with an oiled rag to protect the painted
metal surfaces.
Left Frame Rail
Drive Belt
Never store the machine or fuel
Use a fuel stabilizer additive or
Fixed V-idler Pulley
V-idler Pulley
Flat idler Pulley
Idler Extension Spring
Double-Idler Bracket
Figure 29
HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION
The hydrostatic transmission is sealed at the factory and
is maintenance free. The fluid level cannot be checked
nor can the oil be changed. Always keep the area
around the transmission cooling fan free of grass and
debris at all times.
• Refer to the engine manual for correct engine
storage instructions. The engine must be completely
drained of fuel to prevent gum deposits from forming
on essential carburetor parts, fuel lines and fuel
tanks.
• It is not necessary to remove the battery from the
tractor for storage. However, clean the top of the
battery and make sure it has full charge. Disconnect
the negative terminal of the battery before storing
the tractor.
• Store unit in a clean, dry area.
NOTE:
When storing any type of power equipment in
an unventilated or metal storage shed, care should be
taken to rustproof the equipment. Using a light oil or
silicone, coat the equipment, especially any chains,
springs, bearings and cables.
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Engine Pulley
FRONT OF TRACTOR
NOTE:
View shown from above tractor.