Off-Season Storage - Craftsman 18M Operator's Manual

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c. Working from the rear of the mower, carefully
remove belt from transmission pulley. See Fig. 7-3.
d. Once belt is off transmission pulley, push down on
deck baffle to access engine pulley and slide belt off
this pulley and out from under the deck. See Fig. 7-3.
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Off-Season Storage
The following steps should be taken to prepare your lawn mower
for storage.
Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the
lubrication instructions.
Do not use a pressure washer or garden hose to clean your
unit.
Coat mower's cutting blade with chassis grease to prevent
rusting.
Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next to
corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
When storing any type of power equipment in a poorly
ventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to
rust-proof the equipment. Using a light oil or silicone, coat the
equipment, especially cables and all moving parts of your lawn
mower before storage.
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Replace with new belt, working it between the deck and
baffle, first around the transmission pulley and then the
engine pulley.
NOTE:Make certain that belt is seated correctly and that it
is riding smoothly on the engine pulley and is not pinched
between the lower and upper pulley halves.
Tighten self-tapping screw securing deck baffle loosened
earlier.
Replace engine baffle and secure with self tapping screws.
Replace blade, blade adapter, and associated hardware.
Follow instructions in Blade Care section for proper
assembly.
Tip mower back onto its wheels and remove piece of
plastic from under gas cap (if applicable).
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