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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.
_. CAUTION: Never store the tractor
w=thgasoline 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 penod of time, clean it thoroughly,
remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store
in a clean, dry area.
• Clean entire tractor (See "CLEANING"
in the Maintenance section of this
manual).
• Inspect and replace belts, if necessary
(See belt replacement instructions in
the Service and Adjustments section of
this manual).
• Lubricate as shown in the Mainte-
nance section of this manual.
• 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
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 pedods of
storage, battery cables should be
disconnected and battery cleaned
thoroughly (see "TO CLEAN BA'I-rERY
AND TERMINALS" in the Maintenance
section of this manual).
• After cleaning, leave cables discon-
nected 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 importantto prevent
puUmdeposits from forming in essential
el system parts such as carburetor, fuel
filter,fuel hose, or tank dudng storage.
Also, experience indicates that alcohol
blended fuels called gasohol or using
ethanol or methanol) can attract moistu_
which leads to separation and formatio=
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 untilthe
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 o,
fuel gum deposits during storage. Add
stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or
stori_ge container. Always follow the mi_
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 tanF
and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer,
ENGINE OIL
Drain oil (with engine warm) and replac,
with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in
the Maintenance section of this manual)
CYLINDER(S)
• Remove spark plug(s).
• Pour one ounce of oil through spark
plug hole(s) into cylinder(s)_
• Turn ignition key to "START" position
for a few seconds to distribute oil.
• Replace with new spark plug(s).
OTHER
• Do not store gasoline from one seaso_
to another.
• Replace your gasoline can ff 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
protective cover that does not retain
moisture, Do not use plastic, Plastic
cannot breathe which allows conden-
sation 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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