Off-season storage – Bolens 138-784-401 User Manual

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5. Take off the idler assembly by removing the center

bolt.

■i^NOTE

Be sure the belt clip is reassembled the

same way. See figure 24.

OFF-SEASON STORAGE

If the machine is to be inoperative for a period longer

than 30 days, prepare for storage as follows.

1. Clean the engine and the entire unit thoroughly.

2. Lubricate all lubrication points. Wipe the entire

machine with an oiled rag to protect the surfaces.

3. Refer to the engine manual for correct engine

storage instructions. The engine must be com­

pletely drained of fuel to prevent gum deposits from

forming on essential carburetor parts, fuel lines

and fuel tanks.

4. Refer to battery storage instructions on page 17.

5. Store unit in a clean, dry area.

FIGURE 24.

NOTE

When

storing

any

type

of

power

equipment

in

an

unventilated

or

metal storage 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.

6. Take off the round wire belt guard around the

hydrostatic pulley by removing the two screws

through the frame.

7. Loosen the frame bolt holding the rear axle bracket

to the frame. See figure 25.

8. Pry the frame over about V4" and remove the

V-belt.

9. Reassemble in reverse order with a new V-belt.

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