Tire Pressure; Tractor Storage; Tractor Off-Season Storage; Starting After Storage - Simplicity 5200 Series Operator's Manual

Normal Care
2. Remove the battery clamp, then re¬
move the battery.
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.
5. Reinstall battery and clamp (figure 14).
6. Connect cables, positive cable first.
7. Coat cable clamps and terminals with
grease or petroleum jelly.
CHECKING TIRE PRESSURE
Check air pressure of all four tires. Front
tires should be 12 to 15 psi (82 to 103 kPa).
Rear tires should be 6 to 8 psi (41 to 55 kPa).
A gauge with one-pound markings will be
necessary for an accurate check.
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 a 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. Wait for engine to cool before
filling tank.
TRACTOR OFF-SEASON STORAGE
When the tractor is to be stored for two
months or longer, take precautions as fol¬
lows:
A WARNING |
Gasoline is highly flammable. Keep open
flame or spark away from gasoline and
fuel tank. Never store tractor where
gasoline fumes may reach an open flame
or spark.__
1. To empty or prepare fuel tank:
a. Run tractor engine until it stops
from lack of fuel, or;
b. Use a gasoline stabilizer. This addi¬
tive, available from your dealer,
prevents formation of gum and var¬
nish for up to one year. With the
additive, fuel may remain in your
tank for long periods.
2. Change engine oil while the engine is
still warm. Record the type and weight
of oil put in crankcase.
3. Remove spark plugs. Pour one ounce
(30 ml) of SAE 30 oil into engine
through spark plug holes. Crank engine
a few times to distribute oil and then
reinstall the spark plugs.
4. Lubricate the tractor.
5. Check battery fluid level. Battery life
will be extended if it is removed and
stored in a cool, dry place, and fully
charged.
6. Clean tractor thoroughly. Coat all ex¬
posed bare metal parts with a good
quality paint (obtainable from your
dealer) or a light film of grease or oil.
STARTING AFTER STORAGE
1. Replace battery, if removed. Be sure
terminals and clamps are clean.
2. Remove the spark plug and wipe dry.
Crank engine a few times to blow excess
oil out of plug hole. Reinstall the plug.
3. Fill fuel tank with fresh gasoline (unless
a fuel stabilizer was used).
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