John Deere OMM147682 B2 - Manual (Page 14)

Storage - 10
STORAGE
Storage
Storing Cultivator Safely
1. Remove cultivator from the machine.
2. Thoroughly clean the cultivator with soapy water and
brush, or use high-pressure washer.
3. Check the cultivator for worn or damaged parts. Replace
parts as needed.
4. Tighten loose hardware.
5. Apply paint to exposed areas to prevent rust.
6. Apply a thin film of oil the link pins.
7. Apply a thin film of oil to any bare metal on the spring
tines.
8. Store cultivator indoors on a hard, level surface in a
clean, dry place.
9. If cultivator is stored outdoors, put a sheet of plywood or
wood blocks under the cultivator.
10.Put a waterproof cover over the cultivator, if you store
the cultivator outdoors.
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Fuel vapors are
explosive and flammable. Engine exhaust
fumes contain carbon monoxide and can cause
serious illness or death:
• Run the engine only long enough to move
the machine to or from storage.
• Do not store vehicle with fuel in the tank
inside a building where fumes may reach an
open flame or spark.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing the
machine in any enclosure.