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3. Clean the engine and the entire tractor
thoroughly.
• Add to clean, fresh gasoline the correct
amount of stabilizer for the capacity
(approximately 6 gallons) of the fuel system.
4. Drain and flush the cooling system. Refill with a
minimum 50/50 antifreeze and water coolant
solution. Use a higher percentage of antifreeze
if the tractor will be subjected to temperatures
below minus 30° F.
• Fill the fuel tank with treated fuel and run the
engine for 2-3 minutes to get stabilized fuel
into the carburetor.
Emptying the fuel system:
• Prior to putting the tractor in storage, monitor
fuel consumption with the goal of running the
fuel tank empty.
5. Fully charge the battery, then disconnect the
negative cable at the battery to prevent possible discharge. Thoroughly clean the battery.
Recharge the battery periodically when in storage.
NOTE: Remove the battery if exposed to prolonged periods of sub-freezing temperatures.
Store in a cool, dry location where temperatures are above freezing.
• If a large volume of fuel is left-over, the fuel
line can be disconnected at the fuel filter and
the leftover fuel drained into an approved
container.
• Run the engine until it begins to stall. Use the
choke to keep the engine running until all fuel
in the carburetor has been exhausted.
6. Lubricate all lubrication points.
7. Jack up and block the tractor to remove the
weight from the tires if stored for a long period.
If not blocked up, reinflate the tires regularly.
• Place a small container or rag beneath the
carburetor bowl drain and loosen the drain
screw to completely drain the fuel from the
carburetor. See Figure 52.
NOTE: We do not recommend the use of a
pressure washer or garden hose to clean your unit.
They may cause damage to electrical components;
spindles; pulleys; bearings; or the engine. The use
of water will result in shortened life and reduce
serviceability.
FRONT OF ENGINE
CARBURETOR
BOWL
REMOVING THE TRACTOR FROM STORAGE
DRAIN
SCREW
CARBURETOR
BOWL DRAIN
LEFT VALVE
COVER
Figure 52
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Check the engine oil and coolant levels.
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Fully charge the battery and inflate the tires to
the recommended pressure.
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Start the engine and allow to idle for a few
minutes to ensure engine is operating properly.
•
Drive the tractor without a load to make certain
all the tractor systems are functioning properly.