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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.
_WARNING:
Never store the tractor
with
gasoline
in the tank inside a building where
fumes
may reach an open flame or spark,
Allow
the engine
to cool before
storing
in
any enclosure,
TRACTOR
When
tractor
is to be stored
for a period
of time, clean it thoroughly,
remove
all dirt,
grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area.
1. Clean entire tractor (See"CLEANING"
in
the Maintenance
section of this manual),
2.
Inspectand replacebelts,ifnecessary
(See
belt replacement
instructions in the Service
and Adjustments
section of this manual)°
3.
Lubricate
as shown in the Maintenance
section
of this manual,
4.
Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws
are securely
fastened.
Inspect
moving
parts for damage,
breakage
and wear.
Replace
if necessary..
5, Touch
up all rusted
or chipped
paint
surfaces;
sand lightly before painting.
BATTERY
. Fully charge the bat[ery
for storage.
. After a period of time in storage,
battery
may require recharging.
" To help prevent corrosion
and power leak-
age during long periods of storage, battery
cables should
be disconnected
and bat-
tery cleaned thoroughly
(see "TO CLEAN
BATTERY
AND
TERMINALS"
in the
Maintenance
section
of this manual),
. Aftercleaning,
leavecablesdisconnected
and place cables where they cannot come
in contact with battery terminals.
• 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 sys-
tem parts such as carburetor,
fuel hose, or
tank during storage°
Also, 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 fue!
system
of an engine while in storage.
- Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine
and letting
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
storage.
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
empty the gas tank and carburetor
if using
fuel stabilizer.
ENGINE
OIL
Drain oil (with engine
warm)
and replace
with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE"
in the
Maintenance
section
of this manual).
CYLINDER(S)
I.
Remove
spark plug(s).
2.
Pourone
ounce ofoifthrough
spark plug
hole(s)
into cylinder(s).
3, Turn ignition
key to start
position
for a
few seconds
to distribute
oil.
4.
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
wilt cause problems.
• If possible,
store your tractor
indoors and
cover it to give protection fro m dust and dirL
• Cover your tractor with a suitable
protec-
tive 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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