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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.
WARNING:
Never store the tractor with
gasohne in the tank inside a butldlng where
fumes
may reach an open flame or spark
Atlow the engine to cool before storing
_n
any enclosure.
TRACTOR
Remove
mower from tractor for w_nter stor-
age. When mower is to be stored for a period
of brae, clean It thoroughly,
remove atl dwt,
grease, teaves, etc. Storein aclean, dryarea,
1. Clean entlretractor
(See"CLEANfNG"
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. Lubncate
as shown in the Maintenance
secbon of _h_s manual.
4. Ensure that alf nuts,
bolts and screws
are securely
fastened.
Inspect
movtng
parts for damage,
breakage
and wear.
Replace if necessary.
5. Touch
up all rusted
or chipped
paint
surfaces;
sand lightly before painting.
BATTERY
• Fully charge the battery for storage.
• After a penod
of time tn 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 TERMINALS"
in
the Maintenance
section of th_s manual).
• After cleaning, leave cables disconnected
and place cables where they can not come
m contact w_th battery terminals.
• If battery
_s removed
from
tractor
for
storage,
do not store
battery dwectly on
concrete or damp surfaces.
• If unit is equipped
with battery tndlcatori
charging
plug, an opbonal charging
unit
may be purchased
and connected
to the
unit to charge the battery dunng long term
storage.
Inspect
and clean the battery
terminals
as needed
prior to long term
storage w_th charger connected.
ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT.
It is important
to prevent
gum deposits from forming
in essential
tuel
system parts such as carburetor,
fuel hose,
or tank dunng storage. Also, alcohol blended
fuels
(called
gasohol
or using
ethanol
or
methanoi)
can attract moisture
which feNdS
to separation
and formabon
of acids dunng
storage.
Acidic
gas can damage
the fuel
system of an engine while in storage.
• Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine
and le_lng it run until the fuel lines and
carburetor
are empty.
• Never use engine
or carburetor
cleaner
products
=n the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
• Use fresh fuel next season,
NOTE:
Fuel stabihzer
is an acceptable
al-
ternattve
in minimtz_ng the formation
of fuel
gum deposits during storage.
Add stabilizer
to gasoline
_nfuel tank or storage container.
Always followthe
mix raUo found on stabdizer
container,
Run engine at least 10 minutes
after add_ng stab ilize r to al low the stabilizer to
reach _he carburetor.
Do not empty the gas
tank and carburetor
tf using fuel stabilizer.
ENGINE OIL
Drain oil (with engine
warm)
and replace
with clean engine oi!. (See "ENGINE"
in the
Maintenance
section of this manual).
CYLINDER(S)
1, Remove spark plug(s),
2. Pour one ounce (29.5 mL) of oil through
spark plug hole(s)
into cylinder(s).
3. Turn ignition key to "START" position for
a few seconds
to dtstribute off.
4,
Replace with new spark plug(s).
OTHER
• Do not store gasoline from one season to
another.
• Replaceyourgasoline
can tfyourcan starts
to rust,
Rust and/or dirt in your gasohne
will cause problems.
• if possible,
store your tractor tndoors and
cove r_tto give protection from dust and dirt.
• Cover your tractor wtth a suitable
protec-
tive cover that does not retaIn moisture,
Do not use plastic, Piastic cannot breathe
which allows condensation
to form and wtll
cause your tractor to rust.
IMPORTANT'
Never
cover
tractor
while
engine
and exhaust
areas are stdl warm.
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