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. Allow 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" Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and let it run
until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty.
Remove mower from tractor for winter storage. When mower
is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thor oughly, remove " Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the
all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area.fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
" Clean entire tractor (See CLEANING in the Mainte-" Use fresh fuel next season.
nance section of this manual).
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in mini-
" Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt re-mizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during stor age.
place ment instructions in the Service and Adjustments Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container.
section of this manual).Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container.
" Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance sec tion of this Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to
man ual.allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do not empty
" Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage
and wear. Replace if necessary.ENGINE OIL
" Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean en-
lightly before painting.gine oil. (See ENGINE in the Maintenance section of
this man ual).
BATTERY
" Fully charge the battery for storage.CYLINDER(S)
" Remove spark plug(s).
" After a period of time in storage, battery may require
re charg ing." Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole(s) into
" To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during cylinder(s).
long periods of storage, battery cables should be dis-" Turn ignition key to START? position for a few seconds
con nect ed and battery cleaned thoroughly (see TO to distribute oil.
CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS in the Mainte-" Replace with new spark plug(s).
nance section of this manual).
" After cleaning, leave cables disconnected and place
OTHER
cables where they cannot come in contact with battery
terminals." Do not store gasoline from one season to another.
" If battery is removed from tractor for storage, do not " Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust.
store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces.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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