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STORAGE
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Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of
the season or if the tractor wilt not be used for 30 days or
more.
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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
Remove mower from tractor for winter storage. When
mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoP
oughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a
clean, dry area.
• Clean entire tractor (See"CLEANING" in theCustomer
Responsibilities section of this manual).
° Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt re-
placement instructions inthe 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 !f 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 thoroughIy (see'riO
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 incontact 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 1N ESSENTIAL FUEL
SYSTEM PARTS SUCHAS 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
carburetorare empty.
° Never use engine or carburetor cteaner products inthe
fuel tank or permanent damage may occur_
° Use fresh fuel next season.
NOTE: Fuet 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 10 minutes after adding
stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do
not drain the gas tank and carburetor ifusing fuel stabUizer_
ENGINE OIL
Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engin_
oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Customer Responsibilitie.,
section of this manuat).
CYLINDERS
• Remove spark plug(s).
• Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole(s) int(;
cylinder(s).
• Turnignitionkeyto"START" positionfor afew seconds
to distributeoil,
° 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 yourtractorwith a suitable protective cover that
does not retain moisture_ Do not use plastic, Plastic
cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and
will cause yourtractorto rust°
IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE
AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM°
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