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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.
_01LCAUTION:
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 thoroughly,
remove all dirt, grease,
leaves, etc.
Store
in a clean, dry area.
1. Clean entire tractor
(See "CLEANING"
in the Maintenance
section
of this
manual).
2.
Inspect and replace
belts, if necessary
(See belt replacement
instructions
in
the Service and Adjustments
section
of this manual).
3.
Lubricate
as shown in the Mainte-
nance section of this manual.
4.
Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws
are securely
fastened.
Inspect
moving
parts for damage,
breakage
and wear.
Replace
if necessary.
5. Touch up all rusted or chipped
paint
surfaces;
sand lightly before
painting.
BA'rrERY
• Fully charge the battery 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 TERMI-
NALS" in the Maintenance
section of
this manual).
• After cleaning, leave cables discon-
nected and place cables where they
cannot come in contact with battery
terminals.
• 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
hose, or tank during storage. Also,
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.
1. Drain the fuel tank.
2. 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 storage.
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 Maintenance
section of this manual).
CYLINDER(S)
1.
Remove
spark plug(s).
2.
Pour one ounce
of oil through
spark
plug hole(s)
into cylinder(s).
3. Turn ignition
key to start position for a
few seconds
to distribute
oil.
4.
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 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 conden-
sation 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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