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4.10 STORAGE
• Store the unit in an area away from human
activity.
• Do not permit children to play on or around
the stored machine.
• Store the unit in a dry, level area. Support
the frame with planks if required.
STORAGE SAFETY
After the season's use, the machine should be thor-
oughly inspected and prepared for storage. Repair
or replace any worn or damaged components to
prevent any unnecessary down time at the start of
next season. To insure a long, trouble free life, this
procedure should be followed when preparing the
unit for storage:
1. Clear the area of bystanders, especially small
children.
2. Remove all residual material from the pick-up
and auger tubes.
3. Thoroughly wash the entire machine using a
pressure washer to remove all dirt, mud, debris
or residue.
4. Inspect all moving or rotating parts to see if any-
thing has become entangled in them. Remove
the entangled material.
5. Lubricate all grease fittings to remove any mois-
ture in the bearings.
6. Run themachine slowly for 1minute to distribute
lubricant to all surfaces.
7. Fully fold the frame.
8. Install the discharge auger support brackets
and pick-up assembly anchor brackets to the
frame.
9. Install steering linkage lock bracket.
10. Touch up all paint nicks and scratches to prevent
rusting.
11. Select an area that is dry, level and free of de-
bris.
Fig. 49 STORAGE
12. Store machine inside if possible. Cover with a
waterproof tarpaulin if stored outside.
13. Do not allow children to play on or around the
stored machine.
14. Unhook from tractor or truck (See sections 4.8.1
or 4.8.2 respectively).