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Immediatelyprepareyourtractorfor storage
at the end of the season or if the tractor will
not be usedfor 30 days or more.
WARNING" Neverstorethe tractor with
gasoline in the tank inside a building where
fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
Allow the engine to cool before storing in
any enclosure.
TRACTOR
Remove
mower
from
tractor
for winter
storage.
When mower is to be stored for a
period of time, clean it thoroughly,
remove
all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean,
dry area.
1. Clean entire tractor
(See "CLEANING"
in the
Maintenance
section
of this
manual).
2. Inspect and replace belts, if necessary
(See belt replacement
instructions in the
Service and Adjustments
section of this
manual).
3. Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance
section of this manual.
4. Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws
are securely fastened.
Inspect moving
parts for damage,
breakage and wear.
Replace if necessary.
5. Touch up all rusted
or chipped
paint
surfaces; sand lightly before painting.
BATTERY
• Fully charge
the battery
for storage.
• After
a period
of time
in storage,
battery
may require
recharging.
• To help prevent
corrosion
and power
leak-
age during long periods
of storage,
battery
cables
should
be disconnected
and bat-
tery cleaned
thoroughly
(see "TO CLEAN
BATTERY
AND
TERMINALS"
in the
Maintenance
section
of this manual).
• After cleaning,
leave cables disconnected
and place cables where they cannot come
in contact
with battery
terminals.
• If battery
is removed
from
tractor
for
storage,
do not store
battery
directly
on
concrete
or damp
surfaces.
ENGINE
FUEL
SYSTEM
IMPORTANT:
It is important
to prevent
gum deposits from forming in essential fuel
system parts such as carburetor, fuel hose,
ortank during storage. Also, alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol
or using ethanol
or
methanol)
can attract moisture which leads
to separation
and formation of acids during
storage.
Acidic gas can damage
the fuel
system of an engine while in storage.
• Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine
and letting it run until the fuel lines and
carburetor are empty.
• Never use engine or carburetor
cleaner
products
in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
• Use fresh fuel next season.
NOTE:
Fuel stabilizer
is an acceptable
a!-
ternative in minimizing
the formation of fuel
gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer
to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container.
Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer
container.
Run engine at least 10 minutes
after adding stabilizer to allowthe stabilizer to
reach the carburetor.
Do not empty the gas
tank and carburetor
if using fuel stabilizer.
ENGINE OIL
Drain
oil (with
engine
warm)
and
replace
with clean
engine
oil. (See "ENGINE"
in the
Maintenance
section
of this manual).
CYLINDER(S)
1.
Remove
spark
plug(s).
2.
Pour one ounce
of oil through
spark plug
hole(s)
into cylinder(s).
3.
Turn ignition
key to "START"
position
for
a few seconds
to distribute
oil,
4.
Replace
with new spark
plug(s).
OTHER
• Do not store gasoline
from one season
to
another.
•
Replace your gasoline
can if your can starts
to rust.
Rust and/or
dirt in your
gasoline
will cause
problems.
• If possible,
store your tractor
indoors
and
cover it to give protection
from dust and dirt.
• Cover
your tractor
with a suitable
protec-
tive cover
that does
not
retain
moisture.
Do not use plastic.
Plastic
cannot
breathe
which allows condensation
to form and will
cause
your tractor
to rust.
IMPORTANT:
Never
cover
tractor
while
engine
and exhaust
areas
are still warm.
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