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Winterizing Mower

Discussion in 'Garage / Workshop' started by Mitch, Nov 6, 2013.

  1. Nov 6, 2013 at 11:10 AM
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    Mitch

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    Mitch [OP] Somebody call for a Wambulance?

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    Its starting to get cold around here and wondering when I should winterize the mower for the season
     
    Mitch, Nov 6, 2013
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  2. Nov 6, 2013 at 11:12 AM
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    Today? I dont think the grass is gonna grow much more this year (at least not around here.)
     
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  3. Nov 6, 2013 at 11:14 AM
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    I just cut last weekend and am hoping it will be the last cut of the year.
     
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  4. Nov 6, 2013 at 11:40 AM
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    Mitch [OP] Somebody call for a Wambulance?

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    I was thinking tonight would be a good time. Since its starting to freeze already
     
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  5. Nov 6, 2013 at 5:54 PM
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    Honestly, run it out of gas. Put a fuel stabilizer in the tank with any fuel that's left. If your real nervous, start it for a few minutes every few weeks, not going to hurt anything.

    I'm still using mine for helping with leaf clean up.
     
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  6. Nov 6, 2013 at 8:16 PM
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    Mitch [OP] Somebody call for a Wambulance?

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    Sounds like a plan. Thanks man. Seems easier then changing the oil and everything else for now.
     
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  7. Nov 7, 2013 at 7:12 AM
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    I just generally use an ethanol treatment such as Star-tron or Sta-bil as i use mine for leaves also. Typically change the oil in the spring before mowing season starts but i was bored Sunday and did a complete tune up on it. Mine is just a Craftsman 6.5hp pusher though. Ya'll probaly talking riders.
     
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  8. Nov 7, 2013 at 6:01 PM
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    Mitch [OP] Somebody call for a Wambulance?

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    I'm talking about a push mower.
     
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  9. Nov 7, 2013 at 6:36 PM
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    ABA180 It burns when I pee....

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    Run it dry, fill it up with fresh fuel/Startron, and store it. I buy 93 octane fuel for my small engine stuff as well, seems to help.
     
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  10. Nov 7, 2013 at 6:49 PM
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    moto932 What's the matter, Colonel Sandurz? CHICKEN?

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    Basically stock. OME 882s, HD Dakars and nitrochrgers, TG front bumper, custom rear bumper, 4Xinnovations sliders, RAT skids, Softopper, 255/85/16 ST MAXX's on 16" steelies, 1" B.O.R.A. wheel spacers Scangaugae II, deck plate mod, grey wire mod,ECGS bushing, diff breather relocation, alarm mod, defrost w/o compressor mod, de-badged, sockmonkey beside decals.
    i run mine dry on gas and change the oil after the last cut so the dirty oil and contaminants dont sit in there all winter long.
     
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