CLEANING AND STORAGE
Tractor should be washed regularly with a mild
automotive detergent and water. After 30 days, paint
ed surfaces may be waxed to protect original finish.
Minor paint scratches or abrasions can be removed
with an automotive cleaning and polishing com
pound. Rubbing ,comp0l,Jnd is not recommended under
normal circumst'ances, as it is highly abrasive. Exposed
bare metal surfaces should be given a light coating of
oil or g rease to prevent rust until permanent repairs
can be made. Aerosol cons of Wheel Horse paint are
available through your Authorized Wheel Horse Deal
er.
When tractor will not be used for an extended per
iod of time, following steps will help insure minimum
difficulty when unit is returned to service:
1 . Perform required maintenance steps called for
i n IIMointenance Checklist",
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2. Check tires for proper inflation.
3. Drain all fuel from fuel tank. Start tractor and
let engine run out of gas. As gasoline g rows
old, it becomes less volatile and forms harmful
gum and varnish deposits in carburetor and
fuel pump. DO NOT STORE GASOLINE FOR
MORE THAN 2 MONTHS.
4. Wash tractor and repaint all bare metal sur
faces.
5. Charge battery. In temperatures lower than
40°F (4°C) a battery will maintain a charge for
about 60 days. In temperatures above 40°F
(4°C) water level should be checked and bat
tery "trickle chargedJ' every 30 days, (more
often in higher temperatures). Battery must be
fully charged to prevent freezing and internal
damage in weather below 3 2 ° F (O°C).
6. Remove key from tractor.
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