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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.
WARNING:
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 stor-
age. When mower is to be stored for a period
of time, clean it thoroughly,
remove all dirt,
grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dryarea.
1. Clean entire tractor (See"CLEANING"
in
the Maintenance
section of this manual).
2. Inspect and replace belts, if necessary
(See belt replacement
instructions
in the
Service and Adjustments
section of this
manual).
3.
Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance
section of this manual.
4.
Ensure 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 "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.
• If unit is equipped
with battery
indicator/
charging
plug,
an optional
charging
unit
may be purchased
and connected
to the
unit to charge
the battery
during
long term
storage.
Inspect
and clean
the
battery
terminals
as needed
prior
to long
term
storage
with charger
connected.
ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT:
It is important
to
prevent
gum deposits
from forming
in essential
fuel
system
parts such as carburetor,
fuel hose,
ortank
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.
• 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
a!-
ternative
in minimizing
the formation
of fuel
gum deposits
during storage.
Add stabilizer
to gasoline
in fuel tank or storage
container.
Always
followthe
mix ratio found on stabilizer
container.
Run engine
at least
10 minutes
after adding stabilizer
to allowthe
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).
2.
Pour one ounce
(29.5 mL) of oil through
spark
plug hole(s)
into cylinder(s).
3.
Turn ignition
key to "START"
position
for
a few seconds
to distribute
oil.
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 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 still warm.
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