Poulan 157257 - Manual (Page 24)

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ON; Nev6r stors thi? tractor with
ie in the tank inside a building
fumes may reach an open flame
It > a ,« ttlCli
siorinq in any enclosure.
TR/ i C.TOR
R( nv \'f> pom I ,u lot kjt / / n i c t stnntjf d/ht n
mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thor^
oughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store In a
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e ( Ira p , r-< f p If bf |r [ / í3 Pi R A KJ iKJf a n I hp iP ( 1 IÍ f nf r
Responsibilities section of this manual).
' in p ( nu' I pl c. belts, it necessary (See • < h 'u
placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual).
« Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities
section of this manual,
• Be sure that all nuts, bolts 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.
BATTERY
• Fully charge the battery for storage.
• After a period of time in storage, battery may require
recharging.
• To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during
long periods of storage, battery cables should be
disconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see “TO
CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS” in the Cus­
tomer Responsibilities section of this manual).
• After cleaning, leave cables disconnected and place
cables where they cannot come in contact with battery
terminals,
• Be sure battery drain tube is securely attached,
• if battery IS removed from tractor for storage, do not
store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces.
ENGINE
FUEL SYS ¡ТЕМ
FROM
^ CAR R,.JE l FlLTE
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EXPERIEFICt T-JDICA .ТЕЗ T Fi A T A L C 10 H O L B L E N DEC
FUELS (C.ALLED GAS :OHOL OR USF NO ETHANOL OF
METHANO Li CAN ATS 'PACT MOISTUI TE VVHiCH LEADS
TO SEPAFlATION ANC ) FORMATION C )F ACIDS DURING
t ACIDIC GAS CAN DAf dAGE THE FUEL
SYSTEM C)F AN ENGi NE VSHiLE IN S‘ TO RAGE,
• Dram t he fuei tank
• Start ti se engine a nd iet It run Linti the fuel lines anc
carbuT'etor are em; X'/
t Y V use engine c ) I' C ci Г b Li г 0 1G Г C 1 0 (A iner products m the
fuel tar Ik or permai nent damage mi W occur.
• Use fre ;sh tue! nexi ■: A';: ■! ; r;
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable aiternative in
minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during stor­
age. Add stabilizer to gasoiine in fuel tank or storage
container. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer
container. Run engine at ieast 10 minutes after adding
stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do
not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabiiizer,
ENGINE OIL
Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with ciean engine
oil. (See "ENGINE” in the Customer Responsibilities
section of this manuai).
CYLINDERS
• Remove spark plugtsi.
Pour one ounce of oii through spark plug hole(s) into
cylinder(s).
Turn ignitior
to distribute
Replace with new spark plug(s).
I urn ignition key to "START" position f o r a few seconds
to distribute oil.
OTHER
• Do not store gasoline from one sea
• Replace your gasoline can it your
Rust ana.'or din m your gasoline wi
• if possible, store your tractor indoc
give protection from dust and dirt,
• Cover your tractor with a suitable protective cover that
does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. F'iastic
cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and
will cause your tractor to rust,
IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE
A N D E X H A U S T A R E A S A R E S T I L L . W A R M .
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