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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
gasohne in the tank inside a butldlng where
fumes may reach an open flame or spark
Atlow the engine to cool before storing _n
any enclosure.
TRACTOR
Remove mower from tractor for w_nter stor-
age. When mower is to be stored for a period
of brae, clean It thoroughly, remove atl dwt,
grease, teaves, etc. Storein aclean, dryarea,
1. Clean entlretractor (See"CLEANfNG" 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. Lubncate as shown in the Maintenance
secbon of _h_smanual.
4. Ensure that alf nuts, bolts and screws
are securely fastened. Inspect movtng
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 penod of time tn storage, battery
may require recharging.
• To help prevent corrosion and power
leakage during long periods of storage,
battery cables should be disconnected
and battery cleaned thoroughly (see "TO
CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS" in
the Maintenance section of th_s manual).
• After cleaning, leave cables disconnected
and place cables where they can not come
m contact w_th battery terminals.
• If battery _s removed from tractor for
storage, do not store battery dwectly on
concrete or damp surfaces.
• If unit is equipped with battery tndlcatori
charging plug, an opbonal charging unit
may be purchased and connected to the
unit to charge the battery dunng long term
storage. Inspect and clean the battery
terminals as needed prior to long term
storage w_th charger connected.
ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT. It is important to prevent
gum deposits from forming in essential tuel
system parts such as carburetor, fuel hose,
or tank dunng storage. Also, alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanoi) can attract moisture which feNdS
to separation and formabon of acids dunng
storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage.
• Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine
and le_lng it run until the fuel lines and
carburetor are empty.
• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
products =n the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
• Use fresh fuel next season,
NOTE: Fuel stabihzer is an acceptable al-
ternattve in minimtz_ng the formation of fuel
gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer
to gasoline _nfuel tank or storage container.
Always followthe mix raUo found on stabdizer
container, Run engine at least 10 minutes
after add_ng stab ilize r to al low the stabilizer to
reach _he carburetor. Do not empty the gas
tank and carburetor tf using fuel stabilizer.
ENGINE OIL
Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace
with clean engine oi!. (See "ENGINE" in the
Maintenance section of this manual).
CYLINDER(S)
1, Remove spark plug(s),
2. Pour one ounce (29.5 mL) of oil through
spark plug hole(s) into cylinder(s).
3. Turn ignition key to "START" position for
a few seconds to dtstribute off.
4, Replace with new spark plug(s).
OTHER
• Do not store gasoline from one season to
another.
• Replaceyourgasoline can tfyourcan starts
to rust, Rust and/or dirt in your gasohne
will cause problems.
• if possible, store your tractor tndoors and
cove r_ttogive protection from dust and dirt.
• Cover your tractor wtth a suitable protec-
tive cover that does not retaIn moisture,
Do not use plastic, Piastic cannot breathe
which allows condensation to form and wtll
cause your tractor to rust.
IMPORTANT' Never cover tractor while
engine and exhaust areas are stdl warm.
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