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STORAGE
Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of
ENGINE
the season or if the tractor will not be used for
30
days or
more.
FUEL SYSTEM
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
Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).
lnspect and replace belts,
if
necessary (See belt re-
placement instructions in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual).
Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities
section of this manual.
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Be
sure
that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely
fastened. lnspect moving parts for damage, break-
age and wear. Replace if necessary.
Touch up all rusted
or
chipped paint surfaces; sand
lightly before painting.
BATTERY
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Fully charge the battery for storage.
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After
a
period
of
time in storage, battery may require
recharging.
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To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during
long periods of storage, battery cables should be dis-
connected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see
"TO
CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS" in the Custom-
er Responsibilities section of this manual).
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After cleaning, leave cables disconnected and place
cables where they cannot come in contact with bat-
tery terminals.
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Be sure battery drain tube is securely attached.
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If
battery is removed from tractor for storage, do not
store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces.
IMPORTANT:
IT
IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM
DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN
ESSEN-I-IAL FUEL SYSTEM
PARTS SUCH AS 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
AhlD
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 carbu-
retor are empty.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel
tank or permanent damage may occur.
r
Use fresh fuel next season.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in min-
imizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage.
Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage contain-
er. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer con-
tainer. Run engine at least
10
minutes after adding stabi-
lizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do not
drain 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 Customer
Responsibilities section of this manual).
CYLINDER
*
Remove spark plug(s).
Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole(s) into cylin-
der(~).
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 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 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 ENGINE
AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM.