SECTION 8: OFF-SEASON STORAGE
Clean and lubricate the tractor as instructed in Section 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR on page 18 of this manual before storing for an extended period.
Engine
If the engine will be out of service for two months or more, use the following storage procedure:
•Clean the exterior surfaces of the engine.
•Change the oil and filter while the engine is still warm from operation. Refer to Changing the Engine OIl on page 18.
•The fuel system must be completely emptied, or the gasoline must be treated with a fuel stabilizer such as
To empty the system, run the engine until the tank and system are empty.
WARNING: Drain fuel only into an approved container outdoors, away from an open flame. Allow engine to cool. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition prior to draining fuel.
•Remove the spark plug. Add one tablespoon of engine oil into the spark plug hole. Install the plug, but do not reconnect the plug wire. Crank the engine two or three revolutions.
•Store the engine in a clean, dry place.
WARNING: Never store the machine or fuel container indoors where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as on water heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliance.
SECTION 9: MAINTENANCE CHART |
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Each Use | 24 Hours | 10 Hours | 25 Hours | 100 Hours | Season | to Storing |
Clean Engine Screen and |
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Hood and Grille Louvers |
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Check Engine Oil Level |
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Clean and |
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Filter’s Foam Precleaner |
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Replace Air Filter Element |
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Change Engine Oil & Filter |
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Clean Battery Terminals |
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Lube Front Axles and Rims |
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Clean Engine Cooling Fins |
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Lube Front Deck Wheels |
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Lube Deck Spindles |
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Lube Pedal Pivot Points |
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Check Spark Plug |
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