SECTION10: OFF-SEASONSTORAGE
Clean and lubricate the tractor as instructed in Section7:
MAINTAININGYOURLAWNTRACTORon page 22 of this
manual before storing for an extended period.
Engine
If the engine will be out of service for two months or
more, use the following storage procedure:
1. Clean the exterior surfaces of the engine.
2. Change the oil and filter while the engine is still
warm from operation. Refer to ChangingEngine0il on
page 23.
3. Thefuel system must be completely emptied, orthe
gasoline must be treated with a fuel stabilizer such
as STA-BIL, to prevent deterioration. If you choose
to use a stabilizer, follow the manufacturer's
recommendations and add the correct amount for
the capacity of the fuel ,system. Fill the fuel tank
with clean, fresh gasoline. Run the engine for 2-3
minutes to get stabilized fuel into the carburetor.
To empty the system, run the engine until the tank
and system are empty.
WARNING; Drain fuel only into an
approved container outdoors, away from an
open flame. Allow engine to cool. Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of
ignition prior to draining fuel.
1. Remove the spark plug, Add one tablespoon of
engine oil into the spark plug hole. Install the plug,
but do not rec0nnect the plugwire. Crank the
. engine two or three revolutions.
2. Store the tractor in a clean, dry place.
WARNING: Never store the machine or
container indoors where there is an open
fuel
flame, spark or pilot light such as on water
• heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas
appliance.
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