Scotts S2048, S2554 manual Preparing Engine For Storage, Running engine dry of fuel

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STORING MACHINE

Preparing Engine For Storage

NOTE: Properly preparing your tractor engine for storage will make it easier to start the following season. Engine storage procedure should be used if vehicle is not used for longer than 60 days.

There are two satisfactory methods of preparing the engine for storage: running the engine completely dry of fuel, or filling the fuel tank with a mixture of fresh fuel and fuel stabilizer.

Running engine dry of fuel:

NOTE: Try to anticipate the last time the tractor will be used for the season so very little fuel is left in the fuel tank.

1.Park tractor in a well-ventilated area.

2.Engage park brake and disengage PTO.

3.Start engine and allow to run until it runs out of fuel.

4.Turn key to OFF position.

5.Continue with Preparing Engine.

Add fuel and stabilizer mixture to tank:

1. Park tractor in a well-ventilated area.

IMPORTANT: Be sure fuel is fresh when adding fuel stabilizer. Fuel stabilizers are ineffective when added to fuels that are more than 30 days old.

2.Mix fresh fuel and fuel stabilizer in separate container. Follow stabilizer instructions for mixing.

NOTE: Filling the fuel tank reduces the amount of air in the fuel tank and helps reduce deterioration of fuel.

3.Fill fuel tank with stabilized fuel.

4.Run engine for a few minutes to allow fuel mixture to circulate through carburetor.

5.Continue with Preparing Engine.

Preparing Engine:

1.Change engine oil and filter while engine is warm.

2.Service air filter if necessary.

3.Clean debris from engine air intake screen.

4.Remove spark plugs. Put 30 mL (1 oz.) of clean

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