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,

&CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open fame 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, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area,

Clean entire tractor (See"CLEANING"in the Customer Responsibilities 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 Customer Responsibilities section of this manual

°Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely fastened, Inspect moving partsfordamage, 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 Cus-

tomer Responsibilities section of this manual),

After cleaning, leave cables disconnected and place cables where they cannot come in contact with battery terminals_

o Be sure battery drain tube is securely attached.

If battery is removed from tractor for storage, do not store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces.

ENGHNE

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

Drain the fuel tank,

oStart the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

oNever use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

o 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 engine oil (See "ENGINE" in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).

CYLINDERS

o Remove spa_k plug(s),

Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole(s) into cylinder(s).

oTurn ignition key to"START" position for a few seconds to distribute oil

oReplace with new spark plug(s),

OTHER

o De net stere 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&

=If possible, store your tractor indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirL

Cover 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 rusL

IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM

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