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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
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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 tractor' for winter storage.
When
mower' is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thor-
oughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc
Store in a
clean, dry area°
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Clean entire tractor (See"CLEANING"
in the Customer'
Responsibilities
section of this manual).
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Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt re-
placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual).
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Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities
section of this manual.
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Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely
fastened= Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage
and wear. Replace if necessary°
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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,
battery cables should be
disconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see "TO
CLEAN BATTERY
AND TERMINALS"
in the Cus-
tomer Responsibilities
section of this manual)
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After cleaning, leave cabies 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°
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If battery is removed from tractor for' storage, do not
store battery dkectly on concrete or damp surfaces,
ENGBNE
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_
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Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the
fuel tank or permanent damage may occur'..
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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_ Always follow 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 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
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Remove spark plug(s)
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Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole(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 problems.
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If possible, store your tractor indoors and cover it to
give protection fiorn dust and dirt,.
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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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