Specifications

STORAGE
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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 3D days or
more.
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CAUTION: Never store the tractor with
gasoline tn the tank inside a bulldicg
where fumes may, reach an open flame
or spark. Allow the' engine to coo!
.............. before storing in any enclosure. "
TRACTOR
Remove mower from traclor for winter storage. When
mower is to be stored for a period of time, c{eafi il thor-
oughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etb. Store in a
clean, dr/area.
• Clean entire tractor(See"CLEANING"tn the Customer
Responslbllittes section of this manual).,
• fnspect and replB.ce belts if necessa_ {See belt re-
placement Instruct one in the Sei'vlce and Adjustments
section of this manuar).
• Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibitffies
section of _hts manual
,, Be sure that all nuts, boiis and screws are securely
fastened., lnspec! nioving parts for damage, breakage
and wear Replace it necessary
Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand
lightly before painting
BATTERY
• Fulty charge the batter_, for storage.
,, After a period of time in storage, battery may require
recharging
• To help prevent corrosion and power le_kage during
long periods of slorage, battery cables should be
disconnected and batter/cleaned thoroughly (see "TO
CLEAN BATTERY ANC) TERMINALS" n the Cus:-
tomer Responsibilities section of this manua!)
• After cleaning, le_ive ceb!es disconnected and place
cables where they Cannot come in contact wtlh battery
terminals_
- Be sure battery drain tube is securely attached,,
• H batter/is removed Irom tractor for storage,,do not
s ore batter! directly on concrete or damp surfaces
ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT: tT iS _MPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM
DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL
SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER.
FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING S'FORAGE. ALSO,
EXPERIENC_ iNDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED
FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR
METHANOL) CAN ATTFIAOT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS
TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING
STORAGE, ACtDIO GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL
SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE iN STORAGE,,
• Draintbe fuellahk.,
. Start the engine and let tl run until the fuel !ines an_l
carburetor are empty,
• Never us0 engineorcarburelorcleanerproductsinthe
fuel tank or permanent damage may occur,
• Use fresh _lua]next season.
NOTE; Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in
minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits (:luring stor-
age, Add stalhilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage
container, A{ways follow the mlx ratio found on stabilizer
container. Run engine at least 10 min_ttes a{ler adding
stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do
not drain the gas lank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer
ENGINE OIL
Drainoil (withenginewarm) and replace with clean engine
oil, (See "ENGINE" in the Customer Responsibilities
section of this manual)
CYLINDERS "
• Remo;,,e spark plug(s)
. Pour one ounce of oiI through spark plLig hole(s) into
Cytinder(s)
,, Turn Ignition key to "START:" posi{ion (0r a few seconds
Io distribute oil,
• Replace with new spark plug(s)
OTHER
• Do not sl0re gasoline from one season to another.
• Replade your gasoline can i! your' can starts to rust,
Rust andlor dirt In your gasoline will cause problems:
• i if possible,, store your tractor Indoors and cover it to
give protection from dust and dirt,
• Cover your tractor with a suitable pirotective cover that
does not. retain'moisture, Do not use plastic. Ptaslic
canhot breathe which allows condo nsatlon to form and
witl cause your traclor to rust,
IMPORTANT: NEVER COVERTRACTOR WHILE ENGINE
AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM
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