1. General:
a. After a season's use, the machine should be thoroughly inspected and prepared for storage.
2. Prepare the mower for storage:
a. Fully clean the mower – Wash down if temperatures are above freezing or brush down all loose
debris if residual moisture is likely to freeze.
b. If the mower has tyres check their condition, and inflate to the recommended pressure
c. Inspect the mower for damage to structural components, bearings, spindles, wiring etc. Repair or
replace any damaged items.
d. Inspect all bolts and check they are tight. Add a paint stripe on the bolt head to mark it as
completed.
e. Inspect the gearbox oil level and clarity – fill or replace if required
f. Remove PTO’s and their covers then fully grease inner tube & joints. Assemble PTO covers and
install on the mower
g. Grease Gearbox input shafts.
h. Grease all grease points until grease begins to weep from seals or bushes.
i. Spray copper coat anti-seize around all spindle flange plates as shown below.
j. Store the mower indoors if possible, otherwise if storing outdoors for an extended period ensure the
mower is covered with a waterproof cover.
k. Fill out mower maintenance records in the operators manual.
l. Before first run up after wintering - spray all spindle flange plates with penetrating oil spray (maybe
PB blaster spray or Rocol), grease all grease points as above and ensure all drive belts are
tensioned correctly. Run through the pre-start checklist.
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