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Immediately
prepare your tractor for stor-
age at the end of the season or if the trac-
tor 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 cool before stor-
ing in any enclosure.
TRACTOR
Remove
mower from tractor for winter
storage. This will allow you to clean it thor-
oughly. Remove all dirt, grease, leaves,
etc. Store in a clean, dry area.
• Clean entire tractor (See "CLEANING"
in the Maintenance
section of this man-
ual).
• Inspect and replace belts, if necessary
(See belt replacement
instructions
in the
Service
and Adjustments
section
of this
manual).
• Lubricate
as shown
in the Maintenance
section
of 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 sur-
faces;
sand tightly 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 disconnect-
ed 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
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 dam-
age 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 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 sta-
bilizer to gasoline
in fuel tank or storage
container. A_ways follow the mix ratio
found on stabilizer
container.
Run engine
at least 10 minutes
after adding stabilizer
to allow the stabilizer
to reach the carbure-
tor. Do not drain the gas tank and carbure-
tor 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)
• 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 it 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 cause your tractor to rust.,
IMPORTANT:
Never cover tractor while
engine and exhaust areas are still warm.
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