Starting After Storage - Simplicity 7000 Series Operator's Manual

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Normal Care
2. After reconnecting fuel hose, run engine until
it stops.
3. Change engine oil while the engine is still
warm. (See figure 8.)
4. Remove spark plug. Pour one ounce of
10W-30 oil into engine through spark plug
hole. Crank engine a few times to distribute
oil and then reinstall the spark plug.
5. Lubricate tractor. (See figure 9.)
A WARNING
Battery fluid is a strong, sulfuric acid solution
which could cause serious personal injury or
property damage when working with the bat¬
tery. Do not allow battery fluid to come in
contact with skin, eyes, fabrics, or painted
surfaces. Use care to prevent accidental spills
of the acid.
6. Check battery fluid level. (See figure 10.)
Battery life will be increased if it is removed
and stored in a cool, dry place and fully
charged about once a month.
7. At end of storage period, follow instructions
in the "Starting after Storage" paragraph
which follows.
STARTING AFTER STORAGE
Before starting the tractor after a period of off¬
season 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 7.)
4. Check fluid levels and tire pressure. (See fig¬
ures 10 and 11.)
5. If it was removed, install battery. (See figure
12
.)
6. Start the engine outdoors or in a well venti¬
lated area. Do not run engine at high speeds
immediately after starting.
1. Check tractor and engine for loose
bolts, oil leaks, etc.
2. Check/add engine crankcase oil.
NOTE
Tractor should be level.
A. Remove oil dipstick.
B. Wipe dipstick dry.
C. Reinstall dipstick finger tight.
D. Remove dipstick and check oil
level. Add oil until full. Do not
overfill. Use same weight and
grade of oil used at last change.
If changing oil see figure 8 for
proper grade and weight of oil
recommended.
E. Install and tighten oil dipstick.
Figure 6. Check Tractor and Engine (5-Hour Care)
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