Starting After Storage - Simplicity 7100 Series Operator's Manual

Normal Care
STORAGE (TWO MONTHS OR MORE)
1. Prepare the mower for storage as fol¬
lows:
a. Remove mower from tractor.
b. Clean underside of mower.
c. Coat all bare metal surfaces with
paint or light coat of oil to prevent
rusting.
d. Clean, sharpen and balance the blades.
2. Either add a gasoline stabilizer to the
tank or drain the tank. Drain tank as
follows.
a. Disconnect the fuel line from the
carburetor or fuel pump. Drain fuel.
Reconnect fuel line and put about
1/2 cup gasoline back into tank.
Wipe up any spills.
b. Start engine and allow it to run until
all gasoline is used up and engine
stops.
Drain crankcase oil while engine is hot
and refill with a grade of oil that will be
required when tractor is used again.
3. Remove spark plug. Pour one ounce of
lOW-30 oil into engine through spark
plug hole. Crank engine a few times to
distribute oil and then reinstall the
spark plug.
4. Clean any dirt or grass from cylinder
head cooling fins and engine housing
and clean air cleaner element.
5. Cover air cleaner and exhaust outlet
tightly with plastic or other water proof
material to keep moisture, dirt and
insects out of the engine.
6. Completely lubricate tractor as outlin¬
ed in earlier part of this section.
7. Clean up tractor and apply paint or rust
preventive to any areas where paint is
chipped or damaged.
8. Be sure the battery is filled to the proper
level with water arid is fully charged.
Battery life will be increased if it is
removed and put in a cool, dry place
and fully charged about once a month.
9. If the tractor is to be stored 6 months or
longer block the tractor up off the
wheels to relieve weight and keep the
tires off a damp floor. Protect the tires
from prolonged exposure to direct sun¬
light.
10. Store the tractor in a dry place indoors.
STARTING AFTER STORAGE
Before starting the tractor after it has been
stored, do the following:
1. Remove the blocks from under the
tractor.
2. Replace the battery.
3. Unplug the exhaust outlet.
4. Remove spark plug and wipe it dry.
Crank the engine a few times to blow
excess oil out of the plug hole. Reinstall
plug.
5. Fill fuel tank with fresh regular grade
gasoline.
6. Check crankcase oil level, and add
proper oil if necessary.
7. Inflate tires to proper operating pres¬
sure. Check fluid levels.
8. Start the engine and let it run slowly.
DO NOT run at high speed immediate¬
ly after starting. Be sure to run engine
only out of doors or in well ventilated
area.