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PREPARATION FOR SEASONAL STORAGE
Traction Unit
1. Thoroughly clean the traction unit, cutting units
and the engine.
2. Check the tire pressure. Inflate all tires to
15-20 psi.
3. Check all fasteners for looseness; tighten as
necessary.
4. Grease or oil all grease fittings and pivot points.
Wipe up any excess lubricant.
5. Lightly sand and use touch-up paint on painted
areas that are scratched, chipped, or rusted. Repair
any dents in the metal body.
6. Service the battery and cables as follows:
a. Remove the battery cables from the battery
posts.
b. Clean the battery, posts and cable
connections with a wire brush and baking soda
solution.
c. Coat the cable terminals and battery posts
with Grafo 112X skin-over grease (Toro Part No.
505î47) or petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion.
d. Slowly recharge the battery every 60 days for
24 hours to prevent lead sulfation of the battery.
Engine
1. Drain the engine oil from the oil pan and replace
the drain plug.
2. Remove and discard the oil filter. Install a new oil
filter.
3. Refill oil pan with 4.75 quarts of SAE15Wî40 CE
motor oil.
4. Start the engine and run at idle speed for
approximately two minutes.
5. Stop the engine.
6. Re-secure all fuel system fittings.
7. Thoroughly clean and service the air cleaner
assembly.
8. Seal the air cleaner inlet and the exhaust outlet with
weatherproof tape.
9. Check anti freeze protection and add a 50/50
solution of water and Peugeot recommended anti
freeze, Part No. 93-7213, as needed for expected
minimum temperature in your area.
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