STORAGE

immediately prepare your tractorfor storage at the end of the season or'if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more.

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i• • gasoline in the tank inside a building !

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or spark. Allow the engine to cool

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TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor'for winter storage. When mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thor- oughly, remove at! dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area..

Clean entire tractor (See"CLEANING" inthe Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).

Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt re- placement instructionsin the Service and Adjustments section of this manual)..

oLubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities 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'q'O CLEAN BA'I-rERY 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.

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.

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.. -

-Drain the fuel tank.

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

°Never use engine orcarburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur_

°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 allowthe stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do

not drain the gas tank and carburetorif usingfuel stabilizer,.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replacewith clean engine oil (See "ENGINE" in the Customer Responsibilities

section of this manual)_

CYLINDERS

Remove spark plug(s),,

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

1"urnignitionkey to"START" positionfor a few seconds to distributeoil,,

°Replace with new spark ptug(s)_

OTHER

Do not store gasoline from one season to another,,

Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems_

If possible, store your tractor indoors and cover'it to give protection from dust and dirt°

Cover yourtractor 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 rust.,

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

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