Ferris UltraBelt GD BGF36KAV15 Operator's Manual - Warning

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Operation

STORAGE

Temporary Storage (30 Days Or Less)

Remember, the fuel tank will still contain some gasoline, so

never store the unit indoors or in any other area where fuel

vapor could travel to any ignition source. Fuel vapor is also

toxic if inhaled, so never store the unit in any structure used

for human or animal habitation.

Here is a checklist of things to do when storing your unit

temporarily or in between uses:

• Keep the unit in an area away from where children may

come into contact with it. If there’s any chance of unau-

thorized use, remove the spark plug (s) and put in a

safe place. Be sure the spark plug opening is protected

from foreign objects with a suitable cover.

• If the unit can’t be stored on a reasonable level surface,

chock the wheels.

• Clean all grass and dirt from the mower.

Long Term Storage (Longer Than 30 Days)

Before you store your unit for the off-season, read the

Maintenance and Storage instructions in the Safety Rules

section, then perform the following steps:

• Drain crankcase oil while engine is hot and refill with a

grade of oil that will be required when unit is used

again.

• Prepare the mower deck for storage as follows:

a. Remove mower deck from the unit.

b. Clean underside of mower deck.

c. Coat all bare metal surfaces with paint or light coat of

oil to prevent rusting.

• Clean external surfaces and engine.

• Prepare engine for storage. See engine owner’s

manual.

• Clean any dirt or grass from cylinder head cooling fins,

engine housing and air cleaner element.

• Cover air cleaner and exhaust outlet tightly with plastic

or other waterproof material to keep out moisture, dirt

and insects.

• Completely grease and oil unit as outlined in the

Normal Care section.

• Clean up unit and apply paint or rust preventative to any

areas where paint is chipped or damaged.

WARNING

Never store the unit, with gasoline in engine or

fuel tank, in a heated shelter or in enclosed,

poorly ventilated enclosures. Gasoline fumes may

reach an open flame, spark or pilot light (such as

a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer, etc.) and

cause an explosion.

Handle gasoline carefully. It is highly flammable

and careless use could result in serious fire

damage to your person or property.

Drain fuel into an approved container outdoors

away from open flame or sparks.

• Drain fuel system completely or add a gasoline stabiliz-

er to the fuel system. If you have chosen to use a fuel

stabilizer and have not drained the fuel system, follow

all safety instructions and storage precautions in this

manual to prevent the possibility of fire from the ignition

of gasoline fumes. Remember, gasoline fumes can trav-

el to distant sources of ignition and ignite, causing risk

of explosion and fire.

NOTE: Gasoline, if permitted to stand unused for extended

periods (30 days or more), may develop gummy deposits

which can adversely affect the engine carburetor and cause

engine malfunction. To avoid this condition, add a gasoline

stabilizer to the fuel tank and run the engine a few minutes,

or drain all fuel from the unit before placing it in storage.

STARTING AFTER 

LONG TERM  STORAGE

Before starting the unit after it has been stored for a long

period of time, perform the following steps.

• Remove any blocks from under the unit.

• Unplug the exhaust outlet and air cleaner.

• Fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline. See engine  

manual for recommendations.

• See engine owner’s manual and follow all instructions

for preparing engine after storage.

• Check crankcase oil level and add proper oil if

necessary. If any condensation has developed during

storage, drain crankcase oil and refill.

• Inflate tires to proper pressure. Check fluid levels.

• Start the engine and let it run slowly. DO NOT run at

high speed immediately after starting. Be sure to run

engine only outdoors or in well ventilated area.