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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°
CAUTION:
Never store the tractor
with gasoline
in the tank inside
a building
where
fumes
may reach an open flame or
spark.
Allow 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 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).
2o Inspect and replace
belts,
if necessary
(See belt replacement
instructions
in
the Service
and Adjustments
section
of this manual),
3o Lubricate
as shown
in the Mainte-
nance
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
leakage
during
long periods
of storage.
battery
cables
should
be disconnected
and battery
cleaned
thoroughly
(see
"TO CLEAN
BATTERY
AND TERMI-
NALS" in the Maintenance
section
of
this manual).
° After cleaning,
leave
cables
discon-
nected and place cables
where
they
cannot come in contact
with battery
terminals.
o tf 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 deposites
from forming
in essential
fuel
system
parts such as carburetor,
fuel
hose, or tank during storage,
Also, experiance
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 and engine
while
in storage.
1o Drain the fuel tank°
2.
Start the engine
and let 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.
o Use fresh fuel next season.
NOTE:
Fuel stabilizer
is an acceptable
alternative
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 I0 minutes
after adding
stabilizer
to allow the stabilizer
to reach
the carburetor.
Do not drain 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)
1o Remove
spark ptug(s)o
2o 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.
o 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,
o Cover your tractor
with a suitable
protective
cover that does not
retain
moisture.
Do not use plastic°
Plastic
cannot
breathe
which
allows
conden-
sation 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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