STORAGE
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.
TRACTOR
Remove mower from tractor for winter storage When mower is to be stored for a period of time. clean it thor- oughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area.
-Clean entire tractor (See "CLEANING" in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).
oInspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt re-
placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).
Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual.
oBe sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage and wear. Replace if necessary.
oTouch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces: sand lightly before painting.
BATTERY
-Fully charge the battery for storage.
oAfter 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 tho roughly (see "TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS" in the Cus- tomer Responsibilities section of this manua ).
-After cleaning, leave cables disconnected and place
cables where they cannot come Jncontact with battery terminals.
®Be sure battery drain tube is securely attached.
oIf 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 FILTER,
FUEL H©SE. OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ALSO,
EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS ICALLED 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.
QDrain the fuel tank.
eStart the engine and tet 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 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 stabilizer.
ENGINE OIL
Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engtne oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manuab.
CYUNDERS
o Remove spark plug(s).
,Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole(s) into cylinder(s).
•Turn ignition key to"START" position for a few seconds to distribute oil.
oReplace with new spark plug(s).
OTHER
o 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
oIf possible, store your tractor indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt.
oCover your tractor with 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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