Sears 917.258552 owner manual Storage, Other, Fuelsystem, Engine OIL, Cyunders

STORAGE

Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor wiil not be used for 30 days or more.

TRACTOR

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

,,Ctean 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).

QLubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibitities section of this manual.

•Be sure that aft 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 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 batter,:/directly on concrete or damp surfaces.

ENGINE

FUELSYSTEM

iMPORTANT: IT iS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM

DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL

SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER,

FUEL HOSE, OR TAr',_K DURING STORAGE. ALSO,

EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SERARATIOH AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING

STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS CArpi DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE.

Drain the fue! tank.

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

Never use engine or carburetor 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 t0 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 ctean engine

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

CYUNDERS

Remove spark plug(s).

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

®Turn ignition key to"START" position for 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 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 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 rust.

MPORTANT: NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE ST_LL WARM,

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