Cleaning
Washing the Machine
The machine should be washed as needed. Use
water alone or with a mild detergent. A rag may be
used when washing the machine.
Important:
Do not use power washing equipment
to wash the machine. Power washing equipment
may damage the electrical system, loosen
important decals, or wash away necessary grease
at friction points. Avoid excessive use of water
near the control panel, engine, and battery.
Important:
Do not wash the machine with the
engine running. Washing the machine with the
engine running may result in internal engine
damage.
Storage
Storage Safety
•
Let the engine cool before storing the machine.
•
Do not store the machine or fuel near flames or
drain the fuel indoors.
Storing the Machine
Service Interval: Every 200 hours—Inspect the
service and parking brakes.
Every 400 hours—Visually inspect the brakes
for worn brake shoes.
Yearly
1.
Position the machine on a level surface, engage
the parking brake, shut off the engine, and
remove the key from the key switch.
2.
Clean dirt and grime from the entire machine,
including the outside of the engine cylinder head
fins and blower housing.
Important:
You can wash the machine
with mild detergent and water. Do not
use high-pressure water to wash the
machine. Pressure washing the machine
may damage the electrical system or wash
away necessary grease at friction points.
Avoid excessive use of water, especially near
the control panel, lights, engine, and battery.
3.
Inspect the brakes; refer to
Brake-Fluid Level (page
4.
Service the air cleaner; refer to
Filter (page
39).
5.
Grease the machine; refer to
Bearings and the Bushings (page
6.
Change the engine oil and filter; refer to
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter (page
7.
Check the tire pressure; refer to
Tire Pressure (page
8.
For storage over 30 days, prepare the fuel
system as follows:
A.
Add a petroleum based
stabilizer/conditioner to the fuel in the
tank.
Follow mixing instructions from the stabilizer
manufacturer. Do not use an alcohol-based
stabilizer (ethanol or methanol).
Note:
A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most
effective when mixed with fresh gasoline
and the stabilizer/conditioner is used at all
times.
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Checking the
54).
Servicing the Air
Greasing the
37).
40).
Checking the
20).