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immediately
prepare
your tractor for stor-
age at the end of the season
or if the trac-
tor will not be used for 30 days or more+
_I_,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 coo! 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)+
2o 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 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 discon-
nected
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 dam-
age the fuel system
of an engine while in
storage.
• Empty the fuel tank by starting
the en-
gine and letting it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor
are empty.
,
Never use engine or carburetor
cleaner
products
in the fue! 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 stor-
age 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 car-
buretor.
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)
14 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
oit.
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
pro+
tective cover that does not
retain mois-
ture.
Do not use plastic,
Plastic cannot
breathe
which allows condensation
to
form and will cause your tractor
to rust,
IMPORTANT:
Never cover tractor whiie
engine
and exhaust
areas
are still warm.
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