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Immediately prepare your tractor for
storage at the end of the season or if the
tractor willnot be used for 30 days or
more.
4_kCAUTON: Never store thetractor 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
Remove mower from tractor forwinter
storage. When mower isto be stored for
a period of time, clean itthoroughly,
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 instructionsin
the Service and Adjustments section
ofthis manual).
3. Lubricate as shown in the Mainte-
nance 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 lightlybefore painting.
BAI-rERY
• Fully charge the batteryfor storage.
• After a period of time in storage, battery
may require recharging.
• To help prevent corrosion and power
leakage dudng long periods of storage,
battery cables should be disconnected
and battery cleaned thoroughly (see
"TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMI-
NALS" in the Maintenance section of
this manual).
• After cleaning, leave cables discon-
nected and place cables where they
cannot come in contactwith battery
terminals.
• If batteryis removed from tractorfor
storage, do not store battery directly on
concrete or damp surfaces.
ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT: It la importanttoprevent
gum deposites from forming in essential
fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel
hose, or tank dudng storage.
Also, expedance indicates that 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 and engine
while in storage.
1. Drain the fuel tank.
2. Start the engine and let it run untilthe
fuel lines and carburetor are empty.
• Never use angina 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 minimizingthe formation of
fuel gum deposits dudng storage. Add
stabilizerto gasoline in fuel tank or
storage container. Alwaysfollowthe mix
ratio found on stabilizer container. Run
engine at least 10 minutes after adding
stabilizer to allow the stabilizerto reach
the carburetor. Do not drainthe 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 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. Tum ignitionkey to "START" position
for a few secondsto 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
startsto rust. Rust and/or dirtin 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 conden-
sation to form and willcause your
tractor to rust.
IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while
engine and exhaust areas are still warm.
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