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TRACTOR
STORAGE
If your
tractor
is not going
to be operated
for an
extended
period of time (thirty days to approximately
six months),
the tractor should
be prepared
for stor-
age. Store the tractor in a dry and protected
location.
If stored outside, cover the tractor (including
the tires)
to protect it from the elements.
The procedures
out-
lined below should be performed
whenever the tractor
is placed in storage.
1.
Change
the engine
oil and filter
following
the
instructions
provided
in
the
engine
manual
packed with this manual.
_
WARNING:
Never
store
the tractor
with
fuel in the tank indoors
or in poorly ven-
tilated enclosures,
where fuel fumes may
reach an open flame, spark or pilot light
as on a furnace,
water
heater,
clothes
dryer, etc.
_
ARNING: Fuel left in the fuel tank dete-
riorates and will cause serious starting
problems.
2.
If storing the tractor for 30 days or more:
To prevent gum deposits from forming inside the
engine's carburetor
and causing possible malfunc-
tion of the engine, the fuel system must be either
completely
emptied,
or the
gasoline
must
be
treated with a stabilizer to prevent deterioration.
Using a fuel stabilizer:
* Read the product
manufacturer's
instructions
and recommendations.
- Add to clean, fresh gasoline the correct amount
of stabilizer
for the capacity
(approximately
3
gallons) of the fuel system.
• Fill the fuel tank with treated fuel and run the
engine for 2-3 minutes to get stabilized
fuel into
the carburetor.
Emptying the fuel system:
• Prior to putting the tractor in storage,
monitor
fuel consumption
with the goal of running the
fuel tank empty.
• Run the engine until it begins to stall. Use the
choke to keep the engine running until all fuel in
the carburetor
has been exhausted.
• Referring to the engine manual,
drain the fue!
from the carburetor
bowl.
3.
Clean
the
engine
and
the
entire
tractor
thoroughly.
4.
Fully charge the battery, then disconnect the neg-
ative
cable
at the battery
to prevent
possible
discharge.
Recharge
the
battery
periodically
when in storage.
NOTE:
Remove
the battery
if
exposed
to prolonged
periods
of sub-freezing
temperatures.
Store in a cool dry/ocation
where
temperatures
are above freezing.
5.
Lubricate a_Jlubrication
points.
NOTE: We do not recommend
the use of a pressure
washer or garden hose to clean your tractor. They may
cause
damage
to electrical
components;
spindles;
pulleys; bearings; or the engine. The use of water will
result in shortened life and reduce serviceability.
REMOVING
THE TRACTOR
FROM STORAGE
•
Check the engine oil.
•
Fully charge the battery and inflate the tires to the
recommended
pressure.
•
If drained
before storing,
fill the fuel tank with
clean, fresh gasol}ne.
•
Add clean, fresh fuel.
•
Start
the
engine
and
allow
to idle for a few
minutes to ensure engine is operating
properly.
•
Drive the tractor without a lead to make certain all
the tractor systems are functioning
properly.
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