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ACCELERATION TEST-
o Move throttlecontrol lever from slow to
fast position. If engine hesitates or dies,
turn idle mixture valve out (counter-
clockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat test and
continue to adjust, if necessary, until
engine accelerates smoothly=
High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do
not adjust- damage may result.
IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the
engine governor, which is factory set for
proper engine speed. Overspeeding the
engine above the factory high speed set-
tingcarl be dangerous. If you think the
engine-governed high speed needs adjust-
ing, contact your nearest authorized ser-
vice center/department, which has proper
equipment and experience to make any
necessary adjustments_
Idle Speed Throttle
Screw Lever
_/_vM_e_
Limiter
Immediately prepare your tractor for stor-
age at the end of the season or if the trac-
torwill not be used for 30 days or more.
,_kCAUTION: 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 coot before stor-
ing in any enclosure.
TRACTOR
Remove mower from tractor for winter
storage. This will allow you to clean it thor-
oughly. Remove all dirt, grease, leaves,
etc. Store in a clean, dry area.
= Clean entire tractor (See "CLEANING" in
the Maintenance section of this manual).
o inspect and replace belts, if necessary
(See belt replacement instructions in the
Service and Adjustments section of this
manual).
o Lubricate as shown inthe Maintenance
section of this manual.
o Be sure that all 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 sur-
faces; sand lightly before painting.
BATTERY
,' Fully charge the battery for storage.
° After a period of time in storage, batteq
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'_
CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS" i
the Maintenance section of this manual
o After cleaning, leave cables disconnect
ed and place cables where they cannot
come in contact with battery terminals.
° If batter] is removed from tractor for
storage, do not store battery directlyor
concrete or damp surfaces.
ENG{NE
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent
gum deposits from forming in essential fu
system parts such as carburetor, fuel fiit_"
fuel hose, or tank during storage. Also,
experience indicates that alcohol blende_
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol) carl attract moisture which lea
to separation and formation of acids duri=
storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage.
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