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NormaI Care
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WARNING
Batteries contain a strong acid. Use care
when handling or storing a battery to pre¬
vent an accidental spill of the battery acid.
Battery fluid is a sulfuric acid solution which
can cause serious personal injury or proper¬
ty damage. Do not allow battery fluid to con¬
tact skin, eyes, fabrics or painted surfaces.
7.
Clean tractor thoroughly. Coat all exposed
metal parts with a good quality paint (obtain¬
able from your dealer) or a light film of grease
or oil.
8.
At end of storage period, follow instructions in
the "Starting after Storage" paragraph which
follows.
STARTING TRACTOR AFTER STORAGE
Before starting the tractor after a period of off-sea¬
son storage, perform the following:
1.
Remove spark plug and wipe dry. Crank
engine a few times to blow excess oil out of plug
hole. Then reinstall the plug.
2.
Fill fuel tank with fresh gasoline (unless a fuel
stabilizer was used).
3.
Clean engine fins and air filter. (See
figure 14).
4.
Check fluid levels and tire pressure. (See figure
17).
5.
Replace battery, if removed. Be sure terminals
and clamps are clean when reassembling. (See
figure 18).
6.
Start the engine outdoors or in a well venti¬
lated area. Do not run engine at high speeds
immediately after starting.
Hot Weather Operation
When operating the tractor at temperatures above
70°F pay particular attention to the following
items to prevent damage.
1.
Keep the engine cooling fins and fan screen
clean and free of obstruction which would de¬
crease air flow through the engine. See figure
14 for cleaning instructions.
2.
Be sure that you are using the proper grade
and weight of oil in the engine for the tempera¬
ture at which the tractor is being used. Check
the oil level each time you fill the fuel tank. DO
NOT OVERFILL THE CRANKCASE -
ENGINE OVERHEATING MAY RESULT.
3.
Check the battery water level more frequently
than every 25 hours which is recommended un¬
der normal conditions. High temperatures
cause faster evaporation of water from the
battery.
Cold Weather Operation
When the tractor is being used in temperatures be¬
low 30°F, check the following items closely:
1.
Use the correct grade and weight of oil for the
temperature conditions. Change the oil only
when the engine is warm. If an unexpected
temperature drop occurs when the engine is
filled with summer oil, before starting the
engine, move the tractor to a warm location
until the oil will flow freely.
2.
Use fresh fuel. Fill the fuel tank after each
day's use to protect against moisture conden¬
sation.
3.
Disengage the clutch
when
starting the
engine.
Dusty Operating Conditions
When the tractor is operated in dusty or dirty con¬
ditions check the following items closely:
1.
Keep the engine fins and cooling fan screen
clean and free of materials which will de¬
crease air flow.
2.
Service the air cleaner more frequently. Clean
it as often as necessary to allow air to flow to
the carburetor freely.
3.
Change the engine oil more frequently. The oil
should be changed more often than every 25
hours as is recommended under normal condi¬
tions. Change every 10 operating hours.
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