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8. Remove the battery from the chassis, check the
electrolyte level, and charge it fully; refer to
Battery, page 24. Do not connect the battery
cables to the battery posts during storage.
IMPORTANT: The battery must be fully
charged to prevent it from freezing and being
damaged at temperatures below 32 F (0 C).
A fully charged battery maintains its charge
for about 50 days at temperatures lower than
40 F (4 C). If the temperatures will be above
40 F (4 C), check the water level in the
battery and charge it every 30 days.
9. Check the tire pressure; refer to Tire Pressure,
page 20.
10. Prepare the machine for storage when non-use
occurs over 30 days. Prepare machine for storage
as follows.
A. Add a petroleum based
stabilizer/conditioner to fuel in the tank.
Follow mixing instructions from stabilizer
manufacture. (1 oz. per 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 engine to distribute conditioned fuel
through the fuel system (5 minutes).
C. Stop engine, allow to cool and drain the
fuel tank; refer to Fuel Tank, page 27.
D. Restart engine and run it until it stops.
E. Choke or prime the engine. Start and run
engine until it will not start. Operate primer,
if equipped on machine, several times to
ensure no fuel remains in primer system.
F. Dispose of fuel properly. Recycle as per
local codes.
IMPORTANT: Do not store
stabilizer/conditioned gasoline over 90 days.
11. Check and tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws.
Repair or replace any part that is damaged.
12. Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces. Paint
is available from your Authorized Service
Dealer.
13. Store the machine in a clean, dry garage or
storage area. Remove the ignition and "Key
Choice" keys from the switches and keep them
in a memorable place. Cover the machine to
protect it and keep it clean.
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