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Immediately prepareyourtractorfor stor-
ageat the endof the seasonor if the trac-
tor will notbe usedfor 30 daysor more.
• _k 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.
o 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 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 lightly before painting.
BATTERY
= Fully charge
the battery
for storage.
o After a period of time in storage,
battery
may require recharging.
o To help prevent corrosion
and power
leakage
dudng long periods
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 disconnect-
ed and place cables where
they cannot
come in contact with battery terrninals.
. 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 damage
the
fuel system
of art engine while in storage.
o 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:
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 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).
CYLINDERS
o 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
o 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
pro-
tective cover that does not retain mois-
ture. 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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