Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

Hi

I bought a CraftsMan 24" 9.0TQ in Januray of this year(has all the bells and whistles but a damn lighteven Electric start)




I only got to use it for 4 hours total as the winter stunk

It has sat from Feb till now

I just drained the tank

What do I need to do before winter comes in a few months to get her going again(Do I grease anything)??

I can't seem to find a video/write up talking about what needs to be done

Also is it normal for the Blades to have surface rust will post a picture if needed

Thanks

KMG14 wrote:

No problem.  I guess I couldn't make them out in the first pictures (hidden in shadows, maybe) but those are indeed zerk fittings.

If you're worried about the rust, I took care of mine using Rust-Oleum Rust Reformer.  It goes on white but turns black when it cures.  Perfect match for your auger blades.  It converts the rust and is supposed to prevent future rust.  I used the brush-on variety.  http://www.rustoleum.com/product.asp?frm_product_id=30&SBL=1

Be sure to wipe all the extra grease that shoots out, out don't want it on your driveway sidewalk or tracked into the house on a boot..

1 Grease it
2 Wipe up extra
3 Run it a few moments, engage everything
4 Turn it off
5 Wipe it down again

Good Luck, I gotta go water my palm tree and tomato plants... :)

Friiy