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Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of | ENGINE | ||||||
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| gasoline | in the tank inside a building | DEPOSITS FROM FORMING 1N ESSENTIAL FUEL | ||||
| SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, | ||||||
| where fumes may reach an open flame | FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ALSO, | |||||
| or spark. | Allow the engine to cool | EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED | ||||
| ,,before storing in any enclosure. | FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR | |||||
| METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS | ||||||
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| STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL | |||
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Remove mower from | tractor | for winter storage. When | • | Drain the fuel tank, | |||
mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoP | • | Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and | |||||
oughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, | etc. Store in a | ||||||
| carburetor are empty. | ||||||
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• Clean entire tractor (See"CLEANING" | in the Customer | ||||||
| fuel tank or permanent damage may occur_ | ||||||
Responsibilities section of this manual). | ° | Use fresh fuel next season. | |||||
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°Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt re- placement instructions inthe 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 !f necessary°
°Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand
NOTE: Fuet 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 stabUizer_
ENGINE OIL
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 thoroughIy (see'riO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS" in the Cus- tomer'Responsibilities section of this manual).
•After cleaning, leave cables disconnected and place
cables where they cannot come in contact with battery terminals_
•Be sure battery drain tube is securely attached.
°if battery is removed from tractor for storage, do not store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces°
Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engin_ oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Customer Responsibilitie., section of this manuat).
CYLINDERS
•Remove spark plug(s).
•Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole(s) int(; cylinder(s).
•Turn ignitionkey to"START" positionfor a few seconds to distribute oil,
°Replace with new spark plug(s),
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°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 yourtractorwith 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: NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM°
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