Sears 917.2565 Storage, Other, Fuel, System, Battery, Cylinders, with, or spark, Allow the, cool

STORAGE

Immediately

prepare your tractor for storage

at the end of

ENGINE

the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or

more.

FUEL

SYSTEM

==1

Never store the tractor

with

iMPORTANT:

IT

IS

IMPORTANT

TO PREVENT

GU_v

CAUTION:

U

IN

gasoline in the tank inside a building

DEPOSITS

FROM

FORMING

ESSENTIAL

FUEL

SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER

where fumes may reach an open flame

FUEL

HOSE,

OR

TANK DURING

STORAGE.

ALSO

or spark.

Allow the

engine

to

cool

EXPERIENCE

INDICATES

THAT

ALCOHOL

BLENDEE

before storing in any

enclosure.

1FUELS

(CALLED

GASOHOL

OR

USING

ETHANOL

OF

METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEAD_

TRACTOR

TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING

STORAGE.

ACIDIC

GAS

CAN

DAMAGE

THE

FUEL

SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE.

Remove

mower

from tractor for winter storage.

When

Drain

the

fuel tank.

mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thor-

Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and

oughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc, Store in a

carburetor

are empty.

clean, dry area.

• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the

Clean entire tractor (See "CLEANING" in the Customer

fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

Responsibilities section of this manual).

-

Use fresh

fuel next

season.

o

Inspect

and replace

belts, if necessary

(See

belt

re-

NOTE:

Fuel

stabilizer

is

an acceptable

alternative

in

placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments

section

of this

manual).

minimizing

the formation

of fuel gum deposits

during

stor-

Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities

age. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage

container, Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer

section

of this

manual.

container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding

Be sure

that

all nuts, bolts and screws

are

securely

stabilizer to allow the stabilize r to reach the carburetor.

Do

fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage

not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

and wear. Replace if necessary.

,

Touch

up all

rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand

ENGINE

OiL

lightly

before

painting.

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine

BATTERY

oil.

(See

"ENGINE" in the Customer Responsibilities

section

of this manual),

-Fully charge the battery for storage.

,	After a period of time in storage, battery may require						CYLINDERS
	recharging.						•	Remove	spark plug(s).
o	To help	prevent	corrosion		and power	leakage during	•	Pour one	ounce of oil through spark		plug hole(s) into
	tong periods of		storage,		battery cables should be			cylinder(s).
	disconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see _TO						,	Turn ignition		key to"START" position	for afew seconds
	CLEAN	BATTERY		AND	TERMINALS	in the Cus-
	tomer Responsibilities section of this manual),							to distribute		oil.
								Replace with new spark plug(s).
	After cleaning, leave cables disconnected and place
	cables where they cannot come in contact with battery						OTHER
	terminals.
o	Be sure battery drain			tube	is securely	attached.		Do not store gasoline from one season to another.
•	If battery	is removed		from tractor for storage, do not				Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust.
	store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces.
								Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems.
							o	If possible,		store your tractor indoors and cover it to
								give protection from dust and dirt.

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 wilt cause your tractor to rust.

]ivIPORTANT: NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM.

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