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STORAGE
lmmediatefy
prepare your tractor for storage si the end of
the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or
more.
CAUTION: Never store the tractor with
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 il thor-
oughly,
remove aft dirt, grease, leaves, etc
Store in a
clean, dry area-
-
Clean entire tractor (See "CLEANING" in the Customer
Responsibilities
section of lhis manual).
Inspect and replace bells, if necessary (S_e belt re-
placement tnstrucltons in the Service and Adjustments
section of Ihis manual).
*
Lubricate as shown in the Customer
Responsibilities
saclion o[ 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 r_sted or chipped paint surfaces; sand
lightly before painting
BATTERY
Fully charge Ihe battery for storage.
•
After a period of time in storage, battery may require
recharging
.
To help prevenl corrosion and power leakage dUdng
tong periods
of storage
battery
cables should
be
disconnecte d and battery cleaned thoroughly (see "TO
CLEAN
BATTERY
AND TERMINALS"
in the Cus-
tomer Responsibilities
section of this manual)
•
After cleaning, leave cables disconnected
and place
cables where they cannot come in contact with battery
terminals.
•
Be sure battery drain tube Is securely attached,
,
tf baltery Ss removed from tractor for storage, do not
store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces,
ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT:
IT IS IMPORTANT' TO PREVENT GUM
DEPOSITS
FROM
FORMING
IN ESSENTIAL
FUEL
SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER,
FUEL HOSE, OR TANK
DURING
STORAGE.
ALSO,
EXPERIENCE
INDICATES
THAT ALCOHOL
BLENDED
FUELS (CALLED
GASOHOL
OR USING 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 fuet tank
•
Slart the engine and let it run until the fue_ lines and
carburetor ere empty
*
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products tn the
fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
•
Use fresh rue] next season
NOTE:
Fuel stabilizer
is an acceplab]e
alEemative in
minimizing the Iormatlon of fuel gum deposits during stor-
age.
Add stabilizer
to gasoline in fuel lank or storage
container,
Always follow Ihe mix ratio found on stabilizer
conta!ner.
Run engine at feasl 10 minutes
alter adding
slabtttzer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor.
Do
not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
ENGINE
OIL
Drain oil (withengine warm) and replacewithclean engine
etf
(See "ENGINE" in the Customer Responsibilities
seclion of thismanual)
CYUNDERS
•
Remove spark plug(s)
•
Pour one ounce of ofl through spark plug hole(s) into
cylinder(s)
•
Turn ignition key to "START" posilion for a few seconds
to distribute oil
•
Reptace with new spark plug(s).
OTHER
•
Do not store gasoline from one season to anolher
•
Replace your gasoline can i! your can starts 1o rust.
Rust and/or d{d In your gasoline wtt_ cause problems
•
if possible, store your tractor indoors and cover it to
give protection lrom 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 condensation
to Io rm and
will cause your tractor to rest.
IMPORTANT:
N EVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGIN E
AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM
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