Sears 917.258524 owner manual Other, Tractor

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.

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ACAUTION: Never storethe tractor with

!• • gasoline in the tank inside a building

!_ where fumes may reach an open flame

!_ or spark. Allow the engine to cool

Ibefore 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 entiretractor (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 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 arid power leakage during long periods of storage, battery cables should be

disconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see _O 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,

•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 tN 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 or carburetorcIeaner products inthe 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 dudng 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 (withengine,warm) and replace with 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).

•Turn ignitionkey to"START" positionfor a few seconds to distribute oil.

•Replace with new spark plug(s)=

OTHER

•Do not store gasoline from one season to another.

•Replace your gasoline can tf 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 arid dirt.

•Cover your tractor with a suitable protective cover that does not retain molsture_ 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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