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Immediately
prepare your tractor for storage
at the end of the season
or if the tractor will
be used for 30 days or more.
RNING:
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 instructionsin 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 '3"O
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
FUEL SYSTEM
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.
o 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)_
2o Pour one ounce of oi! through spark plug
hole(s)
into cylinder(s).
3. Turn ignition
key to start position
for a
few seconds
to distribute
oilo
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.
3O
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