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STORAGE
Immediately prepare your unit for storage at the end of the
season or if the unit 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 ¢ool
before storing
In any enclosure.
TRACTOR
Remove mower from unit for winter storage. When mower
is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly,
remove all dirt, grease, leaves,
etc. Give blades and
underside of housing a good coat of grease er rust pre-
ventative. Store in a clean, dry area,
Clean entire tractor (See "CLEAN ING" in the Customer
Responsibilities
section of 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 of this manual
Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely
fastened
Insaect moving parts for damage, breakage
anu wear _epiace _[necessaiy
Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand
lightly before painting
ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT:
IT IS 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 OFACIDS 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.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products tn 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 stor-
age.
Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage
container,
Run engine at least 10 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 Customer Responsibilities sec-
tion of this manual),
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
Customer Responsibilities
section of this manual)
After cleaning, leave cables disconnected and place
cables where they cannot come in contact with battery
terminals
Be sure battery drain tube is securely attached to drain
in battery tray.
CYLINDERS
Remove spark plug(s),
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.
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 unit indoors and cover it to give
protection from dust and dirt
Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that
does net retain moisture, Do nat use plastic. Plastic
cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and
will cause your unit to rust.
IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE
AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM,
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