Tractor Normal Storage; Tractor Off-Season Storage - Simplicity 5211 Operator's Manual

Normal Care
CHECK BATTERY FLUID LEVEL
1. Raise the seat.
2. Remove filler caps, one at a time.
3. Fluid must be even with bottom of split
ring full mark (figure 13). If not, add
distilled water.
4. Reinstall filler caps.
Figure 13. Battery
A. Positive Terminal
B. Negative Terminal
C. Battery Clamp
CHECK TIRE PRESSURES
Check air pressure of all four tires. Front
tires should be 12 to 15 psi. Rear tires should
be 6 to 8 psi. A gauge with one-pound
markings will be necessary for an accurate
check.
CLEAN BATTERY & CABLES
A^WARNING
For your personal safety when remov¬
ing or installing battery cables, always
disconnect tbe negative cable FIRST
and reconnect it LAST. The positive
battery terminal can easily be shorted
to the tractor frame by a wrench or
other tool if this is not done.
WARNING
Be careful when handling the battery.
Avoid spilling electrolyte. Keep flames
and sparks away from the battery.
1. Disconnect the cables from the battery,
negative cable first (figure 13).
2. Remove the battery clamp, then re¬
move the battery.
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3. Scrub the battery, cables, and battery
compartment with baking soda and
water.
4. Clean the battery terminals and cable
clamps with a wire brush. Coat the
terminals with petroleum jelly or grease.
5. Reinstall battery and clamp (figure 13).
6. Connect cables, positive cable first.
TRACTOR NORMAL STORAGE
Clean all grass and dirt from the mower. To
protect your tractor, store it in an enclosed,
dry area. Do not store it in an enclosure
where fumes from the fuel tank could reach
an open flame. Clean the seat with vinyl
cleaner.
To store your tractor in a cold area between
winter snow removal jobs, we suggest that
you fill the fuel tank at the completion of
each job to prevent water condensation in
the fuel tank.
TRACTOR OFF-SEASON STORAGE
When the tractor is to be stored for two
months or longer, take precautions as fol¬
lows: