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STORAGE
Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of
the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or
more,
CAOT_ON: Never store,the tractor with
gasoline in the tank inside a building
where t'umes may reach an open flame
or spark.
AJlow the engine
to coot
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 thor-
oughly, remove alJ dirt, grease, leaves, etc.
Store in a
clean, dw area.
-
Clean entire tractor (See"CLEANING"
in the Customer
Responsibilities
sectionof
this manual).
=
Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt re-
placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual).
-
Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities
section o_ this manual.
•
Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely
fastened, inspect moving parts for damage, breakage
and wear, Replace if necessary.
°
Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand
lightly before painting.
BATTERY
,
Fdiy charge ti3e battery for storage.
o
After a pedod of time in storage, battery may require
recharging.
-
To heip prevent corrosion and power leakage during
tong periods
of storage, battery cables should be
disconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see "TO
CLEAN BATTERY
AND TERMINALS
in the Cus-
tomer Responsibilities
section of this manual).
.
After cleaning, leave cables disconnected and place
cables where they cannot come in contact with batten,7
terminals.
°
Be sure battery drain tube is secureJy attached.
o
If battery is ren'loved from tractor for storage, do not
store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces.
ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
mMPORTANT:
IT tS IMPORTANT
TO PREVENT
GUM
DEPOSITS
FROM
FORMING
IN
ESSENTIAL
FUEL
SYSTEM
PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR,
FUEL FILTER,
FUEL
HOSE,
OR TANK
DURING
STORAGE.
ALSO,
EXPERIENCE
INDICATES
THAT
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.
•
Drain the fuel tank.
,
Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and
carburetor are empty.
o
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the
fuet tank or permanent damage may occur.
Use fresh fuel next season.
NOTE:
Fuel stabilizer
is an acceptable
alternative
in
minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during stor-
age.
Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage
container.
Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer
container.
Run engine at least !0 minutes after adding
stabilizer to altowthe stabilizer to reach the carburetor.
Do
not d rain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
ENGINE
OiL
Drain oit (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine
oil.
(See "ENGINE"
in the Customer
Responsibilities
section of this manual).
CYLINDERS
o
Remove spark ptug(s).
o
Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole(s) into
cylinder(s),
Turn ignition key to "START" position for a few seconds
to distribute oil.
o
Replace with newspark
plug(s).
OTHER
o
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 witha suitabie protective cover that
does not retain moisture.
Do not use plastic. Plastic
cannot breathe which a!lows condensation to form and
wi!l cause your tractor to rust.
IMPORTANT:
NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE
AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM.
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