Cub Cadet 3186 Operator's Manual page 24

Voltage Indicator Module
Open
Relay
25 Amp
Fuses
Figure 21
Fuse
Fuses are installed to protect the
tractor's electrical system
damage caused by
amperage.
Always use the same capacity fuse for
replacement. Refer
Specifications Chart. If the electrical
system does not function, check the
fuses.
To replace a fuse, note the position of
the fuse and pull the old fuse from the
electical box.
Compare the suspect fuse with Figure
22 to determine if is good or bad.
GOOD
Figure 22
Install the new fuse in the position
from which the old fuse was removed.
Off-Season Storage
If the machine is to be inoperative for
a period longer than 30 days, the fol-
lowing procedures are recommended:
WARNING: Never store the
tractor with fuel in the tank
indoors
ventilated enclosures, where
fuel fumes may reach an
open flame, spark or pilot
light as on a furnace, water
heater, clothes dryer, etc.
Open
To prevent gum deposits from forming
inside the engine's carburetor and
causing possible malfunction of the
from
engine, remove all gasoline from
excessive
thefuel tank as follows:
• Towards end of the season, monitor
fuel consumption with the goal of
to the
running the fuel tank to empty.
• Remove the fuel cap and siphon the
the bulk of the fuel into an approved
container. Then run the engine until
it starts to falter and use the choke
to keep the engine running until all
fuel in the carburetor has been
exhausted.
• Remove the spark plugs and pour
one (1) ounce of engine oil through
the spark plug holes into the
cylinders. Crank the engine several
times to distribute the oil.
• Replace the spark plugs.
BAD
• Clean the engine and the entire
tractor thoroughly.
• Lubricate all lubrication points.
• Prepare the battery for storage.
• Protect the tires and seat from
sunlight. Regularly check the tires
for proper inflation.
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or in poorly
WARNING: Fuel left in the
fuel tank during
weather deteriorates
will cause serious starting
problems.
warm
and