STORAGE
Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end
ENGINE
of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days
or more.
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS
WARNING: Never store the trac tor with FROM FORMING IN ES SEN TIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH
gas o line in the tank inside a building AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FIL TER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK
where fumes may reach an open ame DURING STORAGE. ALSO, EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT
or spark. Al low the engine to cool before ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING
storing in any en clo sure.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.
TRACTOR" Drain the fuel tank.
Remove mower from tractor for winter storage. When mower " Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and
is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thor oughly, remove carburetor are empty.
all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area.
" Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the
" Clean entire tractor (See CLEANING in the Main te -fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
nance section of this manual).
" Use fresh fuel next season.
" Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt re-
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in mini-
place ment instructions in the Service and Adjustments
mizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during stor age.
section of this manual).
Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container.
" Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this
Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container.
man ual.
Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to
" Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do not drain
fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
and wear. Replace if necessary.
" Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand ENGINE OIL
lightly before painting.
Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean en-
gine oil. (See ENGINE in the Maintenance section of
BATTERYthis man ual).
" Fully charge the battery for storage.
" After a period of time in storage, battery may require CYLINDER(S)
recharging." Remove spark plug(s).
" To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during " Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole(s) into
long periods of storage, battery cables should be dis-cylinder(s).
con nect ed and battery cleaned thoroughly (see TO
" Turn ignition key to START? position for a few seconds
CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS in the Mainte-
to distribute oil.
nance sec tion of this manual).
" Replace with new spark plug(s).
" After cleaning, leave cables disconnected and place
cables where they cannot come in contact with battery
terminals.OTHER
" If battery is removed from tractor for storage, do not " Do not store gasoline from one season to another.
store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces." 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.
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