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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