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Immediately
prepare your tractor for storage
at the end of the season
or tf the tractor will
not be used for 30 days or more.
_WARNING:
Never store the tractor
with
gasoline
_nthe tank inside a building where
fumes may reach an open flame
or spark.
Allow the engine to cool before stonng
tn
any enclosure.
TRACTOR
Remove mower from tractor for winter stor-
age, When mower is to be stored for a period
of time, clean it thoroughly,
remove
all dirt,
grease, leaves, etc. Store in aclean, dry area.
1. Clean entlretractor
(See"CLEANING"
in
the Maintenance
section of this manual),
2. Inspect
and replace
belts, if necessary
(See belt replacement
Instructions
in the
Service and Adjustments
section of th_s
manual).
3. Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance
section of this manual,
4, Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws
are securely
fastened.
Inspect
moving
parts for damage,
breakage
and wear.
Replace if necessary.
5. 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 periods
of storage,
battery
cables
should
be d=sconnected
and battery cleaned
thoroughly
(see "TO
CLEAN BATTERY
AND TERMINALS"
in
the Maintenance
section of this manual).
• Aftercleaning,
teavecabtes 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.
ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT'.
It is important
to prevent
gum deposits from forming
in essential
fuel
system parts such as carburetor,
fuel hose,
or tank dunng storage. Also, alcohol blended
fuels
(called
gasohol
or using ethanol
or
methanol)
can attract moisture which leads
to separation
and formation
of acids during
storage.
Acidic gas can damage
the fuel
system of an engine while in storage.
° Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine
and letting 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
al-
ternative
In minimizing
the formation
of fuel
gum deposits duringstorage.
Add stabihzer
to gasoline
in fuel tank or storage container.
Always foflow the mix ratio found on stabilizer
container,
Run engine at least 10 minutes
after adding stab ilizer 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 manual).
CYLINDER(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" posit=on for
a few seconds
to distribute
oil.
4. 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.
• Jf possible,
store your tractor indoors and
cover itto give protection from dust and dirt.
• Cover your tractor with a suitable protec-
tive 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 stltf warm.
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