Storage - Cub Cadet Challenger 500 Operator's Manual

Storage

Long-term storage (60 days or more) of your
vehicle will require some preventive
procedures to guard against deterioration.
After thoroughly cleaning the vehicle,
prepare for storage as follows:
1. Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel and it is
recommended to add a Fuel Stabilizer or
equivalent product available at most auto
parts stores. Operate the vehicle for at
least 5 minutes to distribute treated fuel
through the fuel system.
2. Drain the fuel from the fuel system as
much as possible and pour the drained
fuel into the fuel tank.
Cleaning and Storage
Specified amount:
1 oz of stabilizer to each gallon of fuel (or
7.5 ml of stabilizer to each liter of fuel)
NOTE:
Use of fuel stabilizer and conditioner
eliminates the need to drain the fuel system.
Consult a service center if the fuel system
needs to be drained instead.
3. Remove the spark plug, pour about one
tablespoon of SAE 10W40 or 20W40
motor oil in the spark plug hole. Ground
the spark plug wire and turn the engine
over several times to coat the cylinder
wall with oil.
4. Lubricate all control cables.
5. Block up the frame to raise all wheels off
the ground.
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