7. Reinstall the cutter deck.
CUTTER'DECK
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8. Store the tractor on a level surface in a dry, dust-free
area with the park-
ing
biake lever set.
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9. Cover the tractor to keep out dust.
Check tire air pressure
regularly
during storage
and inflate if necessary.
Removal from storage
1. Check the battery electrolyte
level (see p. 21). Fully recharge the battery,
and install it in the tractor.
2. Remove the spark plug and check that it is clean and properly gapped (see
p. 43).
Turn the engine a few revolutions
by hand without
the spark plug.
3. Thread the spark plug in as far as possible by hand, then tighten it l/8 to
l/4
turn further with the plug wrench.
4. Check the engine oil level (see p. 16).
5. Fill the fuel tank, and start the engine by following the starting instructions
(see p. 25).
NOTE:
If the cylinder was coated with oil, the engine will smoke at start-up;
this is normal.
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