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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.
AI_,WARNING:
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
When
tractor
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.
Inspectand
replacebelts,
ifnecessary
(See
belt replacement
instructions
in the Service
and Adjustments
section
of this manual).
Lubricate
as shown
in the Maintenance
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.
Touch
up
all rusted
or chipped
paint
surfaces;
sand lightly
before
painting.
BATTERY
• Fully charge
the battery
for storage.
• After
a period
of time
in storage,
battery
may require
recharging.
• To help prevent
corrosion
and power
leak-
age during long periods
of storage,
battery
cables
should
be disconnected
and bat-
tery cleaned
thoroughly
(see "TO CLEAN
BATTERY
AND
TERMINALS"
in the
Maintenance
section
of this manual).
• After cleaning,
leave cables disconnected
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,
fue! hose,
or tank
during
storage.
Also,
alcohol
blended
fuels
(called gasoho!
or using ethanol
or methanol)
can attract
moisture
which
leads to separa-
tion and formation
of acids
during
storage.
Acidic
gas can damage
the fuel
system
of
an engine
while
in storage.
• Empty
the fuel tank by starting
the engine
and letting
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
empty
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.
•
Replaceyourgasolinecanifyourcan
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
protec-
tive 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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