Preparing Engine For Storage | Scotts S2048, S2554 specification

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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Scotts S2048, S2554 Preparing Engine For Storage, Running engine dry of fuel, Add fuel and stabilizer mixture to tank

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OPERATOR’S Manual Thank YOU for purchasing a Scotts product Introduction Table of Contents Page Page Page Check and Connect Battery AssemblyIdentify Parts Clear Plastic Bag Contains Connect Battery Install Steering Wheel Break-In Electric PTO Clutch Check Engine Oil Tire Size Pressure Check Machine Safety SystemChecking Tire Pressure Machine Safety Labels Safety SignsSafety-Alert Symbol Loaded Spring Thrown Objects Certification Label Controls Controls Park Safely Operating MachineOperate Safely Protect Children Keep Riders Off Avoid Tipping Transport Safely Adjusting SeatWear Appropriate Clothing Using Headlights Using the Park Brake Starting Engine Checking Indicator Lights and Hour Meter Stopping Engine Warming and Idling Engine To Travel Forward Using and Stopping Automatic TransmissionTo Travel in Reverse For Emergency Stopping Important Avoid transmission damage, do not tow machine Pushing Machine Daily Operating Checklist Using Reverse Implement Option Test Testing Safety Systems Operating Machine Operator on seat Push brake pedal a down Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces Using Rear Wheel Weights Avoid Using Ground Engaging Equipment Model S2048 OnlyUsing Front Weights Installing the Chains Transporting Operating Mower Safely Operating MowerCheck Ground Conditions Avoid Injury From Contacting Blades Adjusting Cutting Height Using Lift Lever to Raise and Lower Mower Adjusting Mower Level Side-to-Side Adjusting Mower Gage Wheels M40434 M40161 M88586 Adjusting Mower Level Front-to-Rear Dismounting to Inspect or Unplug Mower or Optional Bagger Engaging MowerDisengaging Mower Parts for Tractor and Mower Deck Replacement Parts Practice Safe Maintenance Service Machine Safely Handling Waste Product and Chemicals Service Intervals Service Interval Chart Before Storage Service Record Adjusting Carburetor Service EngineEngine Warranty Maintenance Statement Engine Oil Avoid Fumes Changing Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil Level Changing Engine Oil Filter Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins M88594 Replacing Fuel Filter Checking Spark Plugs Transmission Oil Service TransmissionCheck Transmission Fluid Level Adding Transmission Fluid Lubricating Mower Spindles Service MowerGrease Replacing Mower Drive Belt Removing Mower Blades Servicing Mower Blades Balancing Blades Sharpening Blades Removing and Installing the Battery Service ElectricalChecking the Battery Clean Battery and Terminals Stop to prevent charging the battery Charging the Battery Using Booster Battery Replacing Headlight Bulb Replacing Fuse Service Miscellaneous Fuel Oxygenated or Reformulated Fuels Octane RatingFuel Blends Filling Fuel Tank Using Fresh Fuel and Stabilizers 50C 122F 40C 104F 30C 86F Plastic Surfaces Care for Plastic and Painted Surfaces Avoid Damage Repair Repair Painted Metal Surfaces Removing Mower Removing Mower M97162 Installing Mower Installing Mower Engine TroubleshootingUsing Troubleshooting Chart Troubleshooting Electrical Tractor Mower Troubleshooting Preparing Machine for Storage Storing MachineStoring Safely Running engine dry of fuel Preparing Engine For StorageAdd fuel and stabilizer mixture to tank Preparing Engine Removing Machine From Storage Engine Automatic-S2554 SpecificationsEngine Automatic-S2048 Tires Dimensions-Model S2048Dimensions-Model S2554 Recommended Lubricants Mower Deck 48-inch Limited Warranty for NEW Scotts Brand Products Warranty Warranty Limited Engine Warranty Tire Warranty Warranted Parts Consequential Warranty Coverage Warranty Code Warranty Period Limited Battery Warranty Index Grease Reverse Implement Option, Using Wheels, Adjusting Mower Wheels, Adjusting Mower Gage Page Title Number Price Qty Total Scotts Service LiteraturePage Step Investment in QualityRefer to your operator’s manual Contact your dealer