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Immediatelyprepareyourtractorfor storage
at the end of the season or if the tractor will
_vbe usedfor 30 days or more.
ARNING: 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 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
leakage during long periods of storage,
battery cables should
be disconnected
and battery 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
FUELSYSTEM
IMPORTANT:
It is important
to prevent
gum deposits
from forming
in essential
fuel
system
parts such as carburetor,
fuel hose,
or tank 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
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
10 minutes
after adding
stabilizer
to allow
the 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 oilthrough
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 itto 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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