mattdmarie
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Hi,
I'm new to the forum, and didn't see a topic for this. I'm not a complete newbiew to lawnare, but definately with large ztr machinary and what the best way to keep it in storage (prior to my scag I had a 6hp craftsman 22" lol). Here are a few questions swimming in my mind (feel free to point me to any other areas where these might be covered). Thanks!
(in retrospect, a lot of questions, but your input is GREATLY appreciated)
During any time of storage period (Winter, etc):
Do you continue to start it each week, month, etc (certain desired interval)?
What if gas is left in the tanks (mine is a wildcat, so i've tried to keep reseve empty)? I've been using ethanol free, so i'm not sure if you need to put in some stabilizer in the gas during the winter?
Assuming you leave gas in, do you turn off the gas lines and let the engine "run out of gas" to empty fuel lines?
Do you grease all fittings prior to storage or do you wait until next season? Same for oil and fuel filter changes?
I've been trying recently to get under the deck and getting off all dead grass. Assume, good to leave it stored fully clean (seems like a no brainer, but worth asking)
What type of cleaning do you do prior to storage? (Washing deck, waxing, etc)
I'm new to the forum, and didn't see a topic for this. I'm not a complete newbiew to lawnare, but definately with large ztr machinary and what the best way to keep it in storage (prior to my scag I had a 6hp craftsman 22" lol). Here are a few questions swimming in my mind (feel free to point me to any other areas where these might be covered). Thanks!
(in retrospect, a lot of questions, but your input is GREATLY appreciated)
During any time of storage period (Winter, etc):
Do you continue to start it each week, month, etc (certain desired interval)?
What if gas is left in the tanks (mine is a wildcat, so i've tried to keep reseve empty)? I've been using ethanol free, so i'm not sure if you need to put in some stabilizer in the gas during the winter?
Assuming you leave gas in, do you turn off the gas lines and let the engine "run out of gas" to empty fuel lines?
Do you grease all fittings prior to storage or do you wait until next season? Same for oil and fuel filter changes?
I've been trying recently to get under the deck and getting off all dead grass. Assume, good to leave it stored fully clean (seems like a no brainer, but worth asking)
What type of cleaning do you do prior to storage? (Washing deck, waxing, etc)