Maintenance R21
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Engine Preparation for Storage
If the mower is to be stored for more than two
(2) months, complete the following procedure to
prepare the engine.
DANGER
Refer to the section “Safety Before Operating”
on page 10 that covers the safe handling of
fuel before completing this procedure.
1. Add Kohler PRO Series fuel treatment or
equivalent to the fuel tank. Run the engine for
three (3) minutes to get stabilized fuel into the
fuel system.
2. Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel.
3. Change the oil and replace the lter following
the steps provided in the section “Change En-
gine Crankcase Oil and Filter” on page 44.
4. Remove spark plugs and pour 1 oz of engine
oil into the cylinders. Replace spark plugs and
crank engine slowly to distribute the oil.
Restarting the Mower After Storage
After long-term storage, complete this procedure
to make sure your mower is ready to perform.
1. Check the tire pressure and add air if neces-
sary. See page 41 for details.
2. Check the engine oil level and add fresh oil
if necessary. See the section “Check Engine
Crankcase Oil” on page 35.
3. Install a fully charged battery and attach the
battery cables.
4. If not done prior to storage, ll the fuel tank
with fresh fuel. Run the machine at half speed
for at least ve minutes. After this time,
check for oil leaks, loosing ttings, and such.
5. Check the operation of the steering levers.
6. Tighten any bolts that have loosened and
make sure all cotter and clevis pins are in
place.
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