Cleaning; Storage; Battery; Fuel Filter - Craftsman EZ3 917.259570 Owner's Manual

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STORAGE
immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of
ENGINE
the season or if the traclor 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 pedod of time, clean It thor_
oughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc Store tn a
clean, dry area
• Clean entire tractor (See"CLEANING"tn the Customer
Responsibilities section of this manual)
• inspect and replace belts, It 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 manua!
• Be sure that alt 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
fightly before painting
BATTERY
• Fully charge the battery for storage
• After a period el time in storage, battery may require
recharging
, To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during
Iong periods of storage, battery cables should be
disconnected and battery cleaned Ihoroughly (see 'qo
CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS" in the Cus-
tomer Responsibilities section of this manual)
" After cleaning, _eave cables disconnected and place
cables where they cannot come in contact wllh battery
terminals,
• Be sure battery drain tube is securely attached
• tf battery is removed from tractor for storage, do not
store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces
FUEL SYSTEM
iMPORTANT: tT 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 let it run until the fuel fines 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; Fue! alabtlizer is an acceplable alternative in
minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during stor-
age Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage
container Always fol!ow the mix ratio found on stabilizer
container, Run engine at least t0 minutes after adding
stabilizer to allow the slabiltzer to reach the carburetor. Do
not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer
ENGINE OIL
Drain oi_(with engine warm) and replace wilh clean engine
oil (See "ENGINE" in the Customer Responsibilities
sectton of this manual)
CYLINDERS
, Remove spark plug(s),
• Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole(s) Into
cylinder(s).
. Turn tgn{t_onkeyto"START"posttion fore few seconds
Io distribute oil
• Replace with new spark plug(e),
OTHER
• De not store gasoline from one season to another.
• Replace your gasoline can if your can slarts 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
• Cover your tractor with a suttabfe 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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