Off-sea son stor age 24, Off-season storage – Cub Cadet C-155G User Manual

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Carefully lower the pulley off of the crank-

shaft and remove the belt from around it.

Disconnect the battery cables from the ter-

minals (disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black)

wire from it’s terminal first, followed by the

POSITIVE (Red) wire).

Detach the battery hold-down rod and re-

move both the battery and battery tray

from the tractor.

Locate the transmission pulley though the

battery tray opening. See Figure 27.

Using an impact gun with a 13/16-inch

socket, remove the pulley from the trans-

mission’s input shaft by removing the

flange nut which secures it.

Carefully lift the pulley off of the transmis-

sion’s input shaft and remove the upper

drive belt from around it and the variable

speed.

NOTE: A spacer is located beneath

the transmission pulley. Be careful not

to lose the spacer and be certain NOT

reinstall the spacer upside down.

Remove the lower drive belt from around

the lower portion of the variable speed pul-

ley and feed it toward the cover panel

opening.

Remove the lower drive belt by lifting it

through the cover panel opening.

Reassemble new belts, following the previ-

ous instructions in reverse order.

IMPORTANT: When remounting the engine

pulley, torque the hex bolt to between 38

foot-pounds and 50 foot-pounds.
IMPORTANT: When remounting the trans-

mission pulley, torque the flange nut to

between

25

foot-pounds

and

33

foot-pounds.

OFF-SEASON STORAGE

WARNING: Never store the machine

or fuel container indoors where

there is an open flame, spark or

pilot light such as on water heater,

furnace, clothes dryer or other gas

appliance.

WARNING: Use a fuel stabilizer

additive or drain the fuel into an

approved container outdoors, away

from an open flame. Allow engine to

cool. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars,

pipes, and other sources of ignition

prior to draining fuel. Fuel left in

engine without a stabilizer additive

for extended periods deteriorates

and will cause problems.

If the machine is to be inoperative for a pe-

riod longer than 30 days, prepare for storage

as follows.

Clean the engine and the entire unit thor-

oughly.

We do not recommend the use of pressure

washers or garden hose to clean your unit.

They may cause damage to electric com-

ponents, spindles, pulleys, bearings or the

engine. The use of water will result in

shortened life and reduce serviceability.

Lubricate all lubrication points. Wipe the

entire machine with an oiled rag to protect

the surfaces.

Refer to the engine manual for correct en-

gine storage instructions. The engine must

be completely drained of fuel to prevent

gum deposits from forming on essential

carburetor parts, fuel lines and fuel tanks.

Charge battery fully. The battery loses

some of its charge each day when the unit is

not used.

NEVER store battery without a full charge.

Recharge battery before returning to service

or every two months, whichever occurs first.

When storing unit for extended periods,

disconnect battery cables. Removing bat-

tery from unit is recommended.

Store unit in a clean, dry area. Do not

store next to corrosive materials, such as

fertilizer.

NOTE: When storing any type of power

equipment in an unventilated or metal stor-

age shed, care should be taken to rustproof

the equipment. Using a light oil or silicone,

coat the equipment, especially any chains

springs, bearings and cables.

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FIGURE 27

Flange Nut

Transmission Pulley

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