STORAGE OF THE TRACTOR
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
• Do not clean the tractor while the engine is
running.
• To avoid the danger of exhaust fume poisoning,
do not operate the engine in a closed building
without proper ventilation.
• When storing the tractor, remove the key from
the key switch to avoid unauthorized persons
from operating the tractor and getting injured.
STORING THE TRACTOR
IMPORTANT :
• When washing the tractor, be sure to stop the
engine. Allow sufficient time for the engine to
cool before washing the tractor.
• Cover the tractor after the muffler and the
engine have cooled down.
If you intend to store your tractor for an extended
period of time, follow the procedures outlined as
follows. These procedures will insure that the tractor is
ready to operate with minimum preparation when it is
removed from storage.
1. Check the bolts and nuts for looseness, and tighten
them if necessary.
2. Apply grease to the areas of the tractor where bare
metal will rust and to pivot areas.
3. Detach the weights from the tractor body.
4. Inflate the tires to a pressure a little higher than
usual.
5. Change the engine oil and run the engine to
circulate oil throughout the engine block and
internal moving parts for about five minutes.
6. With all implements lowered to the ground, coat any
exposed hydraulic-cylinder-piston-rods with grease.
7. Remove the battery from the tractor. Store the
battery following the battery-storage-procedures.
See 1.2 Dealing with the battery when storing the
tractor for a long period on page 83.
8. Keep the tractor in a dry place, where the tractor is
sheltered from the elements. Cover the tractor.
9. Store the tractor indoors in a dry area that is
protected from sunlight and excessive heat. If the
tractor must be stored outdoors, cover it with a
waterproof tarpaulin.
Jack the tractor up and place blocks under the front
and rear axles so that all four tires are off the
ground. Keep the tires out of direct sunlight and
extreme heat.
REMOVING THE TRACTOR
FROM STORAGE
1. Check air pressure of the tires and inflate the tires if
they are low.
2. Jack the tractor up and remove the support blocks
from under the front and rear axles.
3. Before installing the battery, be sure that it is fully
charged.
4. Install the battery.
5. Check the fan belt tension.
6. Check all fluid levels:
• engine oil
• transmission/ hydraulic oil
• engine coolant
• any attached implements
7. Start the engine. Check all gauges. If all gauges are
functioning properly and reading normal, move the
tractor outside. Once outside, park the tractor and
let the engine idle for at least five minutes.
8. Shut the engine off and walk around tractor and
make a visual inspection looking for evidence of oil
or water leaks.
9. With the engine fully warmed up, release the
parking brake and test the brakes for proper
adjustment as you move forward. Adjust the brakes
if it is necessary for the brakes to be adjusted.
STORAGE OF THE TRACTOR STORING THE TRACTOR
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