Craftsman 917.258692 - Manual (Page 27)

STORAGE
Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of
the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or
more
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CAUTION; Never Store the tractor with
pssoiine in the tank (nsWe a building
where fumes may reach an open flame
or spark. Allow the engine to coot
before storing In any enclosure.
TRACTOR
Remove mower from tractor tor winter storage When
mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thor­
oughly, remove alt dirt, grease, leaves, etc Store in a
dean, dry area.
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Clean entire tractor (Se e “CLEANING" In the Customer
Responsibilities section of this manual).
• inspect and replace bells, if necessary (See belt re­
placement Instructions in the Service and Adjuslmenfs
section of this manual),
• Lubricate as shown In the Customer Responsibilities
section of this manual­
* Be sure that all nuts, bolls and screws are securely
fastened, inspect moving parts for damage, breakage
and wear. Replace If necessary.
• Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand
lightly before painting
BATT'ERY
• Fully charge the battery tor storage-
• After a period ol time In storage, battery may require
recharging
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• To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during
CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS" in the Cus­
tomer Responsibilities section o! this manual)
After cleaning, leave cables disconnected and place
cables where they cannot come in contact with battery
terminals.
Be sure baltery drain tube Is securely attached.
If baltery Is removed from tractor for storage, do not
store battery directly on carrcrete or damp surfaces,
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT: IT iS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM
oePOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL
SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER,
FUEL HOSE, OH TANK DURING STORAGE. ALSO,
EXPEmENGE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED
FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR
METHANOL) GAM ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS
TO SEPARATION AND FOHMATtON OF ACIDS DURING
STORAGE. ACÍ0IC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL
SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE
• Orate the fuel tank
• Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and
carburetor are empty
• Never use engine oroarfauretor cleaner products In the
fuel lank or permanent damage may occur.
• Use fresh fuel next season
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer Is an acceptable aliernativs in
mintmlzteg the iormatlon of fuel gum deposits during stor­
age, Add Stabilizer to gasoline m fuel lank or storage
container, Always tollow the mix ratio found on stabilizer
container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after addirtg
slabllfzerto allow the stabizerto reach the carburetor. Do
not drain the gas tank and oarburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
ENGINE OIL
Drain oil (with engine warm) end replace with clean engine
oil- (Sea “ENGINE” In the Customer Responsibilities
section of this manual)
r'Vi IfvInl^DC
Remove spark plug(s)
Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole(s) into
cyiindsr(s|.
Turn ignition key to "START" position (ora few seconds
to distribute oil
Replace with new spark plug(s)
OTHER
Do not store gasoline from one season to another
Replace your gasoline can II your can starts to rusl
Rus! and/or dirt in your gasoline wilt cause problems
If possible, store your tractor indoors and cover it to
give protection irorn 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 condensation to torm and
will cause your tractor to rust
IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE
AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WAHM,
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