Remove, sharpen or replace blades, but clean the deck with the blades removed.
Clean the underside of the deck, scrape the hard grass off as corrosion will start under the dried stuck on grass.
Install blades, tighten the bolt/nut to the correct torque.
Blow the machine clean with HP air or a leaf blower.
Add correct amount of fuel conditioner to the fuel tank(s), run engine until warm.
Change the engine oil and filter.
Change the air filter if close to being due.
Shut fuel valve off, replace fuel filter, turn fuel valve back on.
Lube the machine, wipe up excess grease, wipe entire machine down if desired
Lube the spindles (different grease from machine).
Run machine until warm.
Change the hydraulic system filter(s) top off with the correct oil.
Run until warm, check hydraulic system fluid level.
Move machine to storage area.
Turn fuel shutoff valve off and run the engine out of fuel (gasoline engine powered machines only). Turn ignition switch to the off position!!
Check the fuel evaporative filter(s) if a newer model machine.
Drain the fuel tanks(your option) but check the manual to see if this is recommended.
I disconnect the battery on my machines. The hourmeter will still show time as it has it's own battery.
If you have mice problems, you can buy a mouse repellant that is in a bag and place the bags in places where mice like to nest. If stored outside, you can still use the mouse repellant but put a tarp over the machine and secure it. Make sure that the exhaust system is cool before putting a tarp over the machine.
With all this done in the fall, your spring start up will be quick and easy!!!
Remove the mice repellant before spring startup!!!
Mad Mackie in CT:laughing::biggrin::smile: