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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.
w_l_rod_h_d_iCAUTION
! Never store t.het ractor
TRACTOR
Remove mower from tractor for winter
storage.
When mower is to be stored for
a penod of time, clean it thoroughly,
remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc, Store
in a clean, dry area.
• Clean entire tractor (See =CLEANING"
in the Maintenance
section of this
manual).
• Inspect and replace belts, if necessary
(See belt replacement
instructions in
the Service and Adjustments
section of
this manual).
• Lubricate as shown in the Mainte-
nance
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
surfaces; sand lightly before painting.
BATTERY
• Fully charge the battery for storage.
• After a pedod of time in storage,
battery may require recharging.
• To help prevent corrosion and power
leakage during long pedods 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 discon-
nected 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
filter, fuel hose, or tank dudng storage.
Also, experience ind=cates 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.
• 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 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)
• Remove
spark plug(s).
• Pour one ounce of oil through spark
plug hole(s) into cylinder(s).
• Turn ignition key to USTAR'I" 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 tractor indoors
and cover it to give protection from
dust and dirt,
• 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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