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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.
WARNING: Never store the trac tor with
gas o line in the tank inside a building
where fumes may reach an open flame
or spark. Allow the engine to cool before
storing in any en clo sure.
TRACTOR
Remove mower from tractor for winter storage. When
mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it
thor oughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store
in a clean, dry area.
• Clean entire tractor (See “CLEANING” in the Main-
tenance section of this manual).
• Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt
re place ment instructions in the Service and Adjust-
ments section of this manual).
• Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance sec tion of
this man ual.
• Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely
fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, break-
age 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
re charg ing.
• To help prevent corrosion and power leakage dur-
ing long periods of storage, battery cables should
be dis con nect ed 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 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.
STORAGE
ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS
FROM FORMING IN ES SEN TIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS
SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FIL TER, FUEL HOSE, OR
TANK DURING STORAGE. ALSO, EXPERIENCE INDICATES
THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR
USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOIS TURE
WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FOR MA TION OF ACIDS
DURING STOR AGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL
SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE.
• Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and let 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
stor age. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or stor-
age 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 man ual).
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 season to an-
other.
• 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 protective 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 EN GINE
AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM.