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Immediately

prepare your tractor for storage

at the end of the season or if the tractor will

not be used for 30 days or

more.

_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

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.

Inspectand reptace belts, ifnecessary (See

bett replacementinstructionsinthe

Service

and Adjustments


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 leak-

age during long periods of storage, battery

cables

should

be disconnected

and bat-

tery cleaned thoroughly

(see "TO CLEAN

BATTERY

AND

TERMINALS"

in

the

Maintenance


* After cleaning, leave cables 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 during 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

alternative

in minimizing

the

formation

of

fuel

gum

deposits

during

storage.

Add

stabilizer

to gasoline

in fuel tank or storage

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 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


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 ifyour 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 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 still warm.

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