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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.
wI_hCAUTION:
Never store the tractor
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
Remove
mower from tractor for winter
storage.
When mower is to be stored for
a period of time, clean it thoroughly,
remove all dirt, grease,
leaves, etc.
Store
in a clean, dry area.
• Clean entire tractor
(See "CLEANING"
in the Maintenance
section
of this
manual).
• Inspect and replace
belts, if necessary
(See belt replacement
instructions
in
the Service
and Adjustments
section
of
this manual).
• Lubricate
as shown in the Mainte-
nance
section
of this manual.
• 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.
BATI'ERY
• Fully charge the battery for storage.
• After a period of time in 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 'q-O CLEAN
BATIERY
AND TERMINALS"
in the Maintenance
section
of this manual).
• After cleaning,
leave cables
discon-
nected 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
}_uUm deposits from forming
in essential
el system parts such as carburetor, fuel
filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage.
Also, experience
indicates
that alcohol
blended fuels 9called gasohol or using
25
ethanol
or methanol)
can attract moisture
which leads to separation
and formation
of acids during storage. Acidic gas can
damage the fuel system of an engine
while in storage.
• Drain the fuel tank.
• Start the engine and let 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 drain the gas tank
and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
ENGINEOIL
Drain oil (with engine warm)
and replace
with clean engine oil.
(See "ENGINE"
in
the Maintenance
section
of this manual).
CYLINDER(S)
• Remove
spark plug(s).
• Pour one ounce of oil through spark
plug hole(s) into cylinder(s).
• Turn ignition key to "START"
position
for a few seconds to distribute oil.
• Replace with new spark plug(s).
OTHER
• Do not store gasoline
from one season
to another.
• Replace
your gasoline
can if your can
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
protective
cover that does not retain
moisture.
Do not use plastic.
Plastic
cannot
breathe
which allows conden-
sation 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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