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Immediately
pre pare your tracto r for sto rage
at the end of the season or if the tractor will
,_t 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
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
instructions
in 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 batter/for
storage,
° After a period of time in storage,
battery
may require
recharging.
- To help
prevent
corrosion
and
power
leakage
during
tong 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°
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.
• 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),
2.
Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug
hole(s) into cylinder(s)
o
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 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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