Immediatelyprepareyourtractorforstorageat theendof theseasonoriftheunitwillnotbeusedfor30daysormore,
CAUTION: 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 cool 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 thor- oughly, remove all dirt, grease, Jeaves, etc. Give blades and underside of housing a good coat of grease or rust preventative. Store in a clean, dry area.
,CJean entire tractor (See "CLEANING" in the Mainte- nance section of this manual).
•Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt re- placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual),
•Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual.
•Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage and wear_ Replace if necessary.
•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 Mainte- nance 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 to drain in battery tray
ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL
SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER,
FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ALSO, EXPERIENCE iNDICATES THAT 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 DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE
. Drainthefueltank,
•Start the engine and let 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 mini-
mizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage, 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 engine oil,, (See "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual).
CYLINDERS
•Remove spark plug(s)_
°Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole(s) into cylinder°
•Turn ignition key to "START" position for afew seconds to distribute oil.
,Replace with new spark plug(s)o
OTHER
•Do not store gasoline from one season to another.
•Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rusL Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problem&
•tf possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirL
•Cover your unit 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 unit to rust°
IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM
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