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Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of
the season or if the tractor wilt not be used for 30 days or
more.
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Allow the engine to cool
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TRACTOR
Remove
mower from tractor for winter storage.
When
mower is to be stored for a pedod of time, clean it thor-
oughty, 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 Adiustments
section of this manuat).
•
Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities
section of this manual.
•
Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are secureiy
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.
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After a pedod of time in storage, battery may require
recharging.
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To hetp prevent corrosion and power leakage during
iong periods
of storage,
battery
cables should be
disconnected and battery cteaned thoroughly (see "TO
CLEAN BATTERY
AND TERMINALS"
in the Cus-
tomer Responsibifities section of this manuat).
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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.
•
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.
•
Drain the fuel tank.
•
Start the engine and Iet it run until the fuel Iines and
carburetor are empty.
•
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner productsin the
fuel tank or permanent damage may occur,
•
Use fresh fuel next season.
NOTE:
Fuel stabilizer
is an acceptable
aftemative in
minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during stor-
age.
Add stabilizer to gasotine in fuel tank or storage
container.
Atways foitow the mix ratio found on stabilizer
container.
Run engine at Ieast 10 minutes after adding
stabilizer to attow the stabilizer to 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 manual).
CYLINDERS
-
Remove spark ptug(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.
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Replace with new spark plug(s).
OTHER
•
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 problems.
•
if possible, store your tractor indoors and cover it to
give protection from dust and dirt.
o
Cover your tractor 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 tractor to rust.
IMPORTANT:
NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE
AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM.
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