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BATTERY
• Fully charge the battery for storage°
• After a period of time in storage,
battery
may require recharging_
• To help prevent corrosion
and power leak-
age during long periods of storage, battery
cables should
be disconnected
and bat-
tery 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
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 bIended
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 fueltank
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.
o 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)
I.
Remove
spark plug(s).
2.
Pour one ounce of oil through
spark plug
hole(s)
into cylinder(s).
3o Turn ignition
key to start position
for a
few seconds
to distribute
oil.
4o Replace with new spark plug(s),
OTHER
• Do not store gasoline
from one season to
another,,
. Replaceyourgasotine
canifyourcan
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 will
cause your tractor to rust°
IMPORTANT:
Never
cover tractor
while
engine
and exhaust
areas are stilt warm.
TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART:
See appropriate
section
in manual
unless
directed
to Sears
service
center
1
2
4
5
6
7
PROBLEM
Will not start
CAUSE
Out of fuel
Engine not "CHOKED"
properly
Engine flooded,
Bad spark plug.
Dirty air filter,
Dirty fuel filter°
Water in fuel.
Loose or damaged wiring.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
CORRECTION
Fill fuel tank,
See '"TO START ENGINE" in
Operation section,
Wait several minutes before
attempting
to start,
Replace spark plug.
Clean/replace
air filterr
Replace fuel filter.
Empty fuel tank and carburetor,
refill tank with fresh gasoline and
replace fuel filter,
Check atl wiring.
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