Maintenance (continued)
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Storing the Tractor
Always store tractor in a dry and protected
place when not in use. If tractor will not
be used for a season, store it in the
following manner.
1. CLEAN: Completely clean all
accumulated dirt or grass from all
parts – especially engine fins,
transmission cooling fins and engine
air intake screen.
2. PROTECT FINISH: Wipe oil or a rust
preventative on any parts which may
rust. Touch up any area where paint
has been chipped or worn off. See
parts list for Touch-up paint.
3. TREAT FUEL: Add gasoline stabilizer
to fuel or move unit outside and run
engine until it stops from lack of fuel.
8. PROTECT FROM ELEMENTS: During
the winter, store the tractor inside a
building. If this is not possible,
protect the tractor from rain, snow
and ice with a Storage cover
(Kit # 14077) or a waterproof tarp.
9. ATTACHMENT/PTO: After storage,
operate the PTO clutch 10 to 15
times, at idle, before operation.
(See page 15.)
BATTERIES PRODUCE EXPLOSIVE
GASSES. KEEP OPEN FLAMES AND
SPARKS AWAY. DO NOT SET TOOLS
ACROSS TERMINALS.
BATTERY ELECTROLYTE CAN CAUSE
SEVERE BURNS. EYE CONTACT CAN
CAUSE BLINDNESS. ALWAYS WEAR EYE
PROTECTION AND RUBBER GLOVES
WHEN WORKING NEAR BATTERY. NEVER
WEAR JEWELRY.
IF ELECTROLYTE CONTACTS SKIN OR
EYES, RINSE IMMEDIATELY WITH
WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.
CALL PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.
10. BATTERY: Charge at 6-10 amps for
one hour. Keep terminal posts
cleaned of corrosion salts. Coat
terminal posts with petroleum jelly or
grease. Keep cables clean. Store at a
cool temperature – 20° F to 50° F.
Check every two months and charge
as necessary. Keep cables and
terminals clean. If cables are
corroded, clean or replace them.
(See section 7.)
4. CHANGE ENGINE OIL: Change engine
oil while engine is still hot
(See section 7).
5. INSPECT/CLEAN FUEL AND AIR
FILTER: Check fuel filter and air
cleaner. Replace if dirty or damaged.
(See section 7.)
6. SPARK PLUG: Remove, clean and re-
gap spark plugs. Place a small
amount of oil (SAE 30) into each
cylinder. Turn engine over a few
times to fully lubricate the cylinder
walls, valve seats and valve stems.
This can be performed by engaging
the key starter briefly. Replace spark
plugs. (See section 7.)
7. ATTACHMENT LIFT: If tractor is
stored with an attachment mounted
on it, lower the attachment to the
ground. Turn PTO/attachment drive
switch to “OFF”.
Maintenance Chart
