Storing Machine - Page 78
STORING MACHINE
Preparing Engine For Storage
NOTE: Properly preparing your tractor engine for
storage will make it easier to start the following
season. Engine storage procedure should be used if
vehicle is not used for longer than 60 days.
There are two satisfactory methods of preparing the
engine for storage: running the engine completely dry of
fuel, or filling the fuel tank with a mixture of fresh fuel
and fuel stabilizer.
Running engine dry of fuel:
NOTE: Try to anticipate the last time the tractor will
be used for the season so very little fuel is left in the
fuel tank.
1. Park tractor in a well-ventilated area.
2. Engage park brake and disengage PTO.
3. Turn on engine and allow to run until it runs out of
fuel.
4. Turn key to OFF position.
5. Continue with Preparing Engine.
Add fuel and stabilizer mixture to tank:
1. Park tractor in a well-ventilated area.
2. Mix fresh fuel and fuel stabilizer in separate container.
Follow stabilizer instructions for mixing.
NOTE: Filling the fuel tank reduces the amount of
air in the fuel tank and helps reduce deterioration of
fuel.
3. Fill fuel tank with stabilized fuel.
4. Run engine for a few minutes to allow fuel mixture to
circulate through carburetor.
5. Continue with Preparing Engine.
IMPORTANT: Be sure fuel is fresh when adding
fuel stabilizer. Fuel stabilizers are ineffective
when added to fuels that are more than 30 days
old.
