Storage - Kubota T1880 Operator's Manual

STORAGE

To avoid personal injury:
A To reduce fire hazards, allow the engine and
exhaust system to cool before storing the
machine in an enclosed space or near
combustible materials.
A To avoid the
poisoning, do not operate the engine in a
closed building without proper ventilation.
A Do not clean the machine with engine running.
A To avoid fire hazards, Do not leave grass and
leaves in the mower and the grass catcher.
A When storing, remove the key from the key
switch to avoid operation by unauthorized
persons.
When the machine will not be operated for over two
months, clean the machine and perform the following
operations before storage.
1. Repair parts as necessary.
2. Check bolts and nuts and tighten as necessary.
3. Apply grease or engine oil to parts most likely to rust.
4. Inflate the tires to a little above the standard pressure
levels. (Approximately 110%)
5. Lower the mower to the ground.
6. Remove the battery from the machine, recharge it,
adjust the electrolyte to the proper level, and store in a
cool dry place.
The battery discharges over time even while in
storage. Recharge it once a month in hot seasons and
once every two months in cold seasons.
7. Drain fuel tank, fuel lines, and carburetor, or use a fuel
stabilizer, to prevent deterioration of the gasoline. If
you choose to use a fuel stabilizer, follow the
manufacturers recommendations, and add the correct
amount for the capacity of the fuel system. Fill the fuel
tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Run the engine for 2 to
3 minutes to get stabilized fuel into the carburetor.
8. Store the machine where it is dry and sheltered from
rain. Cover the machine with a vinyl tarp.
9. Moisture content in most grasses can damage the
mower and grass catcher if these components are not
properly cleaned after use.
Make sure the mower and the grass catcher are clean
and completely empty before storage.
danger of exhaust
REMOVING THE MOWER FROM STORAGE
1. Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust as
required.
2. Install the battery. Before installing the battery, be sure
it is fully charged.
3. Do daily checking. (See "DAILY CHECK" in
fume
"PERIODIC SERVICE" section.)
4. Check all fluid levels. (engine oil, hydrostatic oil)
5. Start the engine. Shut the engine off and walk around
the machine and make a visual inspection looking for
evidence of oil or other fluids.
6. Run engine a couple of minutes before you put engine
under load.
7. With the engine fully warmed up, release the parking
brake and test the brakes for proper adjustment as you
move forward. Adjust the brakes as necessary.
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