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Storage
1. Lower the loader arm, set the loader valve lock, stop
the engine, and remove the key.
2. Remove dirt and grime from the external parts of the
entire traction unit, especially the engine. Clean dirt
and chaff from the outside of the engine's cylinder
head fins and blower housing.
Important
You can wash the traction unit with mild
detergent and water. Do not pressure wash the traction
unit. Avoid excessive use of water, especially near the
control panel, engine, hydraulic pumps, and motors.
3. Service the air cleaner; refer to Servicing the Air
Cleaner, page 25.
4. Grease the traction unit; refer to Greasing the Traction
Unit, page 30.
5. Change the crankcase oil; refer to Servicing the
Engine Oil, page 26.
6. Remove the spark plug and check its condition; refer
to Servicing the Spark Plug, page 29.
7. With the spark plug removed from the engine, pour
two tablespoons of engine oil into the spark plug hole.
8. Place a rag over the spark plug hole to catch any oil
spray, then use the starter to crank the engine and
distribute the oil inside the cylinder.
9. Install the spark plug, but do not install the wire on it.
10. Charge the battery; refer to Servicing the Battery, page
33.
11. For storage over 30 days, prepare the traction unit as
follows.
A. Add a petroleum based stabilizer/conditioner to
fuel in the tank. Follow mixing instructions from
stabilizer manufacturer. (1 oz. per US gallon). Do
not use an alcohol based stabilizer (ethanol or
methanol).
Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective
when mixed with fresh gasoline and used at all times.
B. Run the engine to distribute conditioned fuel
through the fuel system (5 minutes).
C. Stop the engine, allow it to cool and drain the fuel
tank using a pump type syphon.
D. Restart the engine and run it until it stops.
E. Choke the engine.
F. Start and run the engine until it will not start again.
G. Dispose of fuel properly. Recycle as per local
codes.
Important
Do not store stabilizer/conditioned
gasoline over 90 days.
12. Check and adjust the track tension; refer to Adjusting
the Track Tension, page 27.
13. Check and tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws. Repair or
replace any part that is damaged or defective.
14. Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces. Paint is
available from your Authorized Service Dealer.
15. Store the traction unit in a clean, dry garage or storage
area. Remove the key from the ignition switch and
keep it in a memorable place.
16. Cover the traction unit to protect it and keep it clean.
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