Immediately
prepare
your tractor
for stor-
age at the end of the season
or if the trac-
Will not be used for 30 days or more.
RNING:
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
When tractor 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.
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
o Fully charge
the battery
for storage.
a After a period of time in storage,
battery
may require
recharging,
o To help prevent corrosion
and power
leakage
during
long periods
of storage,
battery
cables should
be disconnected
and battery
cleaned
thoroughly
(see "TO
CLEAN
BATTER"( AND TERMINALS"
in
the Maintenance
section
of this manual),
o After cleaning,
leave cables
discon-
nected 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 during storage. Also, alcohol
blended fuels (called gasohol or using
ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture
which leads to separation and formation of
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acids during storage.
Acidic gas can dam-
age the fuel system
of an engine while in
storage_
• Empty the fuel tank by starting
the en-
gine and letting it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor
are empty.
o Never use engine or carburetor
cleaner
products
in the fuel tank or permanent
damage
may occur,
o Use fresh fuel next season,
NOTE;
Fuel stabilizer
is an acceptable
alternative
in minimizing
the formation
of
fuel gum deposits
during storage,
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 carbure-
tor. Do not empty the gas tank and carbu-
retor 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 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.
= 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
pro-
tective cover that does not retain mois-
ture,
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.