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STORAGE
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Immediately prepare your unit for storage at the end of the
season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more.
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CAUTION:
Never store the tractor with
gasoline in the tank Inside a building
where fumes may reach an open flame
or spark,
Allow the engine to cool
before storing In any enclosure.
TRACTOR
Remove mower from unit for winter storage. When mower
is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly,
remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry
area.
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 a!l 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
Fully charge the battery for storage.
After a period of time in storage, battery may require
recharging_
To help prevent corrosion arrd power leakage during
long periods
of storage,
battery cables should be
disconnected and battery cleaned tho!oughly (see "TO
CLEAN BATTERYANDTERMINALS
intheCustorner
Responsibilities
section of this manual),
After cleaning, leave cables disconnected
and place
cables where they cannot come in contact with battery
terminals.
Be sure battery drain tube is securely attached to drain
in battery tray.
ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT:
IT IS IMPORTANT
TO PREVENT GUM
DEPOSITS
FROM
FORMING
IN ESSEN*flAL
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.
Drain the fuel tank.
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 gasoline in fuel tank or storage
container.
Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding
stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the car buretor. 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
sec-
tion of this manual).
CYLINDERS
Remove spark plug(s),
Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole(s) into
cylinder(s),
Turn ignition key to "START" position for a few seconds
to distribute oil,
Replace with new spark plug(s).
OTHER
Do not store gasoline from one season to another.
Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust.
Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems.
If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to give
protection from dust and dirt
Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that
does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic
cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and
will cause your unit to rust
IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE
AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM,
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