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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°
_WARNING:
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 it thoroughly,
remove
all dirt, grease, leaves, etc, Store in a clean,
dry area,
1. Clean
entire
tractor
(See "CLEANING"
in the
Maintenance
section
of this
manual).
2.
inspect
and replace
belts, if necessary
(See belt replacement
instructions
in the
Service
and Adjustments
section
of this
manual).
3.
Lubricate
as shown in the Maintenance
section
of this manual
4.
Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws
are securely
fastened.
Inspect
moving
parts for damage,
breakage
and wear.
Replace
if necessary
5, Touch
up all rusted
or chipped
paint
surfaces;
sand lightly before painting.
BATTERY
• 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 "TO
CLEAN
BATTERY
AND
TERMINALS"
in the Maintenance
section
of this man-
ual) _.
• After cleaning,
leave cables disconnected
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
gum deposits
from forming
in essential
fuel
system
parts such as carburetor,
fuel hose,
ortank during storage, Also, 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.
,
Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine
and letting it run until time 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
al-
ternative
in minimizing
the formation
of fuel
gum deposits
during storage
Add stabilizer
to gasoline
in fuel tank or storage
container
Always followthe
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 empty the gas
tank and carburetor
if using
fuel stabilizer..
ENGINE
OIL
Drain
oil (with engine
warm)
and replace
with clean engine oil
(See "ENGINE"
in the
Maintenance
section
of this manual),
CYLINDER(S)
1. Remove
spark plug(s).
2.
Pourone
ounce ofoilthrough
spark plug
hole(s)
into cylinder(s),
3
Turn ignition key to "START"
position
for
a few seconds
to distribute
oil,
4.
Replace
with new spark plug(s).
OTHER
, Do not store gasoline
from one season to
another.
. Replace yourgasoline
can ifyour can starts
to rust.
Rust and/or
dirt in your gasoline
will cause problem&
. If possible,
store your tractor indoors
and
cover it to give protection
from dust and dirt
• Cover your tractor with a suitable
protec-
tive cover that does not
retain moisture
Do not use plastic
Plastic cannot breathe
which allows condensation
to form and will
cause your tractor to rust..
IIVlPORTANT
Never cover
tractor
while
engine
and exhaust
areas are stili warm.
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