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Immediatelyprepareyour tractor for
storage at the end of the season or ifthe
tractor will not be used for 30 days or
more.
_CAUTION: 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
storingin any enclosure.
TRACTOR
Remove mower from tractor for winter
storage. When mower isto 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 ofthis
manual).
2. inspect and replace belts, if necessary
(See belt replacement instructions in
the Service and Adjustments section
of this manual).
3. Lubricateas shown in the Mainte-
nance section of this manual.
4. Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws
are securelyfastened. Inspect moving
parts for damage, breakage and wear.
Replace if necessary.
5. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint
surfaces; sand lightly before painting.
BATI'ERY
• Fully charge the battery for storage.
• After a periodoftime in storage, battery
may require recharging,
• To help prevent corrosion end power
leakage during long periods of storage,
battery cables should be disconnected
and battery cleaned thoroughly (see
"TO CLEAN BA11-ERY AND TERMI-
NALS" 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 batteryis removed from tractor for
storage, do not store battery directlyon
concrete or damp surfaces.
ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT: It isimportant to prevent
gum deposites from forming in essential
fuel systemparts such as carburetor,fuel
hose, or tank dudng storage. Also,
expedance indicates that alcohol
blended fuels (called gasohol or using
ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture
which leads to separation and formation
of acids dudng storage. Acidic gas can
damage the fuel system of and engine
while in storage.
1. Drain the fuel tank.
2. Start the engine and let it mn 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 minimizingthe formation of
fuel gum deposits during storage. Add
stabilizerto gasoline in fuel tank or
storage container. Always followthe mix
ratio found on stabilizer container. Run
engine at least 10 minutes after adding
stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach
the carburetor. Do notdrain the gastank
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).
CYLIN DER(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 distributeoil.
4. Replace with new spark plug(s).
OTHER
• Do notstore gasoline from one season
to another.
• Replace your gasoline can ff your can
startsto rust. Rustand/or dirt in your
gasoline will cause problems.
• If possible, store yourtractor indoors
and cover itto give protectionfrom 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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