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STORAGE
Immediately prepare your tractor for storage atthe end of the
season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more.
I_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 storing in any enclosure.
TRACTOR
Remove mowerfrom tractor forwinter 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.
•
Clean entire tractor (See"CLEANING"
in the Customer
Responsibilities
section of this manual).
•
Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt re-
placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual).
•
Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities
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 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 discon-
nected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see "TO CLEAN
BATTERY AND TERMINALS" in the Customer Respon-
sibilities 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 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 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 stor-
age.
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 Customer Responsibilities 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 keyto "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 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 condensation to form and
will cause your tractor to rust.
IMPORTANT:
NEVERCOVERTRACTORWHILEENGINE
AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM.
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