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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.
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 tractor for winter storage.
When
mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thor-
oughly, remove al! 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 o'; 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
Fully charge the bakery for storage.
After a period of time in storage, battery may require
recharging.
To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during
long periods
of storage, battery cables should be
disconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see "TO
CLEAN
BATTERY' AND TERMINALS"
in the Cus-
tomer Responsibilities
section of this manual).
,,
After cieaning, 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
tN STORAGE.
Orain 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
fue! tank or permanent damage may occur.
Use fresh fuel next season.
NOTE:
Fuel stabilizer
is an accepl_.ble
alternative
in
minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during stor-
age.
Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuet tank or storage
container.
Always foilow the mix ratio found on stabilizer
container.
Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding
stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do
not d rain the gas tank and carbu rotor if using fuel stabilizer.
ENGINE
O_L
Drain oi! (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine
oil.
(See "ENGINE"
in the Customer
Responsibilities
section of this manual).
CYLINDERS
,
Remove spark plug(s).
o
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 oi!.
Replace with new spark plug(s).
OTHER
o
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 win cause problems.
,
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. Plastic
cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and
will cause your tractor to rust.
IMPORTANT: NEVER COVERTRACTOR WHILE ENGINE
AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM.
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