Hayter Mowers RT380H - Manual (Page 42)

A broken or missing washout fitting could
expose you and others to thrown objects or to
blade contact. Contact with the blade or thrown
debris contact may cause injury or death.
• Replace broken or missing washout fitting
immediately, before using the cutter deck
again.
• Plug any holes in the cutter deck with bolts
and locknuts.
• Never put your hands or feet under the cutter
deck or through openings in the cutter deck.
Storage
1. Disengage the blade control (PTO) and set the
parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the
external parts of the entire tractor, especially the
engine. Clean dirt and chaff from the outside of the
engine cylinder head fins and blower housing.
Important: You can wash the tractor with a
mild detergent and water. Do not use a pressure
washer to wash the tractor. Pressure washing
may damage the electrical system or wash away
necessary grease at friction points. Avoid using
water excessively, especially near the control
panel, lights, engine, and battery.
4. Check the parking brake; refer to Checking the
Parking Brake.
5. Service the air cleaner; refer to Servicing the Air
Cleaner.
6. Grease the chassis; refer to Greasing and Lubricating
the Tractor.
7. Change the crankcase oil and filter; refer to Servicing
the Engine Oil.
8. Check the tyre pressure; refer to Checking the Tyre
Pressure.
9. When storing the tractor for over 30 days, prepare it
as follows:
A. Add a petroleum based stabilizer/conditioner
to fuel in the tank according to the instructions
from stabilizer manufacture. Do not use an
alcohol based stabilizer (ethanol or methanol).
Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most
effective when mixed with fresh petrol and used
at all times.
B. Run engine for 5 minutes to distribute
conditioned fuel through the fuel system.
C. Stop the engine, allow it to cool, and drain the
fuel tank; refer to Draining the Fuel Tank.
D. Start the engine and run it until it stops.
E. Choke or prime the engine.
F. Start and run the engine until it will not start
again.
G. Recycle the old fuel according to local codes.
Important: Do not store
stabilizer/conditioned petrol over 90
days.
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