Immediatelyprepareyourtractorfor storage
at the end of the season or if the tractor will
not be usedfor 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
beltreplacementinstructionsintheService
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 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 "TO
CLEAN
BATTERY
AND TERMINALS"
in
the Maintenance
section
of this manual).
• After cleaning,
leave cables disconnected
and place cables where
they can not come
in contact
with battery
terminals.
• If battery
is removed
from
tractor
for
storage,
do not store
battery
directly
on
concrete
or dam 3 surfaces.
ENGINE
FUELSYSTEM
IMPORTANT:
It is important
to prevent
gum deposits from forming in essential fuel
system 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 fuel
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)
1. Remove spark plug(s).
2. Pour one ounce of oil through 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
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
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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