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STORAGE
Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of
the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or
more.
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CAUTION: Never store the tractor with
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gasoline in the tank inside a building
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where fumes may reach an open flame
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or spark.
Allow the engine to cool
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before
storing in any enclosure.
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TRACTOR
Remove mower from tractor for winter storage.. When
mower i_ to be stored for a period of time, clean it thor-
oughly, remove alt dirt, grease, leaves, etco Store in a
clean, dry are&
•
Clean entire tractor (See "CLEANING" in the Customer
Responsibilities section of this manual)°
•
Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt re-
placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual)_
°
Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities
section of this manual.
°
Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely
fastened, inspect moving parts for damage, breakage
and wear. Replace if necessary.
•
Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand
lightly before painting.
BATTERY
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Fully charge the battery for storage_
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After a period of time in storage, battery may require
recharging,
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To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during
long periods of storage, batter/ cables should be
disconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see "TO
CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS
Jn the C[ s-
tomer Responsibilities section of this manual).
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After cleaning, leave cables disconnected and place
cables where they cannot come in contact with battery
terminals.
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Be sure battery drain tube is securely attached.
°
If battery is removed from tractor for storage, do not
store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces°
ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT:
IT IS IMPORTANT
TO PREVENT
GUM
DEPOSITS
FROM
FORMING
IN ESSENTIAL
FUEL
SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR,
FUEL FILTER,
FUEL
HOSE,
OR TANK
DURING
STORAGE.
ALSO,
EXPERIENCE
INDICATES
THAT ALCOHOL
BLENDED
FUELS (CALLED
GASOHOL
OR USING
ETHANOL
OR
METHANOL)
CAN ATTRACT
MOISTURE
WHICH LEADS
TO SEPARATION
AND FORMATION
OF ACIDS DURING
STORAGE.
ACIDIC
GAS CAN
DAMAGE
THE
FUEL
SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE.,
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Drain the fuel tank.
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Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and
carburetor are empty.,
•
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the
fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
°
Use fresh fuel next season°
NOTE:
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in
minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during stor-
age° Add stabilizer to gasotine in fuel tank or storage
container° Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer
container.
Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding
stabilizer to allow the stabilizerto reach the carburetor. Do
not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
ENGINE OIL
Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine
oil.
(See "ENGINE" in the Customer Responsibilities
section of this manua0_
CYLINDERS
°
Remove spark plugis).
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Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hofe(s) into
cylinder(s),
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Turn ignition key to"START' position for a few seconds
to distribute oil
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Replace with new spark plug(s),.
OTHER
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Do not store gasoline from one season to another,
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Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust°
Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problemso
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If possible, store your tractor indoors and cover it to
give protection from dust and dirt..
°
Cover your tractor with a suitable protective cover that
does not retain moisture° Do not use plastic. PPastic
cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and
will cause your tractor to rust,
IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE
AND
EXHAUST
AREAS
ARE
STILL
WARM,.
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