•While still holding throttle lever against idle speed screw, tum idle mixture screw in(clockwise) until engine begins to die and then turn out (countemlock-
wise) until engine runs rough. Tum screw to a point midway between those two positions.
•Continue to hold throttle lever against idle speed screw and adjust idle speed screw to obtain 900 to 1200 RPM. Re- lease throttle lever.
ACCELERATION TEST
•Move throttle control lever from slow to
fast position. If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle mixture screw out (counter- clockwise) 118 turn. Repeat test and continue to adjust, if necessary, until engine accelerates smoothly.
High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust - damage may result. IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine govemor, which is factory set for proper engine speed. Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed set- ting can be dangerous. If you think the
Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- age at the end of the season or if the trac- tor will not be used for 30 days or more.
,ACAUTION: 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 stor- ing in any enclosure.
TRACTOR
Remove mower from tractor for winter storage. This will allow you to clean it thor- oughly. Remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area.
•Clean entire tractor (See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual).
•Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt replacement 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 sur- faces; sand lightly before painting.
Idle Speed
Idle Mixture Scre_
Throttle Lever
Idle Speed
Screw
_Idle Mixture
Screw
Throttle Lever
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 Maintenance section of this manual).
•After cleaning, leave cables disconnect- ed and place cables where they cannot come in contact with battery terminals.
•If 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 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.
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