Craftsman 917.28852 Manual Del Operador página 27

Immediatelyprepare your tractor for storage
at the end of the season or if the tractor will
not be used for 30 days or more.
_lb WARNING: 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 storing in
any enclosure.
TRACTOR
Remove mower from tractor for winter
storage. When mower is to 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 of this
manual).
2, Inspect and replace belts, if necessary
(See belt replacement instructions in the
Service and Adjustments section of this
manual).
3. Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance
section of this manual.
4. Ensure 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.
BA'I-rERY
• Fully chargethe battery for storage.
• After a period of time in storage, battery
may require recharging.
• To help preventcorrosion and powerteak-
age during long periods of storage, battery
cables shouId be disconnected and bat-
tery cleaned thoroughly (see "TO CLEAN
BATTERY AND TERMINALS" in the
Maintenance section of this manua[).
• Al_er cleaning, leave cables disconnected
and place cables where they cannot come
in contact with battery terminals.
• ]f 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 during storage. Also, alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohel or using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture which leads
to separation and formation of acids during
storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuet
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 fuef next season.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable al-
ternative in minimizing the formation of fuel
gum deposits during storage. Add stabiIizer
to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container.
Always followthe mix ratio found on stabilizer
container. Run engine at least 10 minutes
after adding stabilizerto allow the stabilizer tc
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" inthe
Maintenance section of this manual).
CYLINDER(S)
1. Remove spark plug(s).
2. Pour one ounce ofoil through spark plug
hole(s) into cylinder(s).
3. "[brn ignition key to "START" position for
a few seconds to distribute oil.
4. Replace with new spark plug(s).
OTHER
• Do not store gasoline from one season to
another.
- Replaceyour gasolinecan ffyour can starts
to rust. Rust and!or dirt in your gasoline
will cause problems.
• If possible, store your tractor indoorsand
cover itto give protection from dustand dirt.
• Cover your tractor with a suitabie protec-
tive cover that does not retain moisture.
Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe
which allows condensation to form andwill
cause your tractor to rust.
IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while
engine and exhaust areas are still warm.
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