Temporary storage (30 days or less), Long term storage (longer than 30 days), Starting after long term storage – Simplicity 1692969 User Manual

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WARNING

Never store the tractor, with gasoline in engine or fuel tank, in a heated shelter or in enclosed, poorly ventilated
enclosures. Gasoline fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light (such

a furnace, water heater, clothes

dryer, etc.) and cause an explosion.
Handle gasoline carefully. It is highly flammable and careless use could result in serious fire damage to your person
or property.
Drain fuel into an approved container outdoors away from

flame or

TEMPORARY STORAGE
(30 DAYS OR LESS)

Remember, the fuel tank will still contain some gasoline, so

never store the tractor indoors or in any other area where
fuel vapor could travel to any ignition source. Fuel vapor is
also toxic if inhaled, so never store the tractor in any struc-
ture used for human or animal habitation.

Here is a checklist of things to do when storing your tractor
temporarily or in between uses:

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Keep the tractor in an area away from where children

may come into contact with it. If there’s any chance of
unauthorized use, remove the spark plug (s) and put in
a safe place. Be sure the

Spark

plug opening is protect-

ed from foreign objects with a suitable cover.

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If the tractor can’t be stored on a reasonable level sur-

face, chock the wheels.

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Clean all grass and

from the mower.

NOTE: If storing your tractor between winter snow removal

jobs in a co/d area, we suggest that you fill the fuel tank at

the completion of each job to prevent water condensation in
the fuel tank. Wait for engine to cool before filling tank.

LONG TERM STORAGE
(LONGER THAN 30 DAYS)

Before you store your tractor for the off-season, read the
Maintenance and Storage instructions in the Safety Rules
section, then perform the following steps:

Drain crankcase oil while engine is hot and refill with a

grade of oil that will be required when tractor is used

again.

2. Prepare the mower deck for storage as follows:

a. Remove mower deck from the tractor.

b. Clean underside of mower deck.

c. Coat all bare metal surfaces with’paint or light coat of

oil to prevent rusting.

3. Clean external surfaces and engine.

4. Prepare engine for storage. See engine owner’s

manual.

5. Clean any dirt or grass from cylinder head cooling fins,

engine housing and air cleaner element.

6. Cover air cleaner and exhaust outlet tightly with plastic

or other waterproof material to keep out moisture,
and insects.

7. Completely grease and oil tractor as outlined in the

Normal Care section.

8. Clean up tractor and apply paint or rust preventative to

any areas where paint is chipped or damaged.

9. Be sure the battery is filled to the proper level with water

and is fully charged. Battery life will

be

increased if it is

removed, put in a cool, dry place and fully charged
about once a month. If battery is left in tractor, discon-
nect the negative cable.

10. Drain fuel system completely or add a gasoline stabilizer

to the fuel system. If you have chosen to use a fuel sta-

bilizer and have not drained the fuel system, follow all

safety instructions and storage precautions in this man-

ual to prevent the possibility of fire from the ignition of
gasoline fumes. Remember, gasoline fumes can travel

to distant sources of ignition and ignite, causing risk of

explosion and fire.

NOTE: Gasoline, if permitted to stand unused for extended
periods (30 days or more), may develop gummy deposits

which can adverse/y affect the engine carburetor and cause

engine malfunction. To avoid this condition, add a gasoline
stabilizer to the fuel tank or drain

fuel from the system

before placing unit in storage.

STARTING AFTER

LONG TERM STORAGE

Before starting the tractor after it has been stored for a long
period of time, perform the following steps.

1. Remove any blocks from under the tractor.

2. Install the battery if it was removed.

3. Unplug the exhaust outlet and air cleaner.

4. Fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline. See engine

manual for recommendations..

5. See engine owner’s manual and follow all instructions

for preparing engine after storage.

6. Check crankcase oil level and add proper oil if

necessary.

7. Inflate tires to proper pressure. Check fluid levels.

8. Start the engine and let it run slowly. DO NOT run at

high speed immediately after starting. Be sure to run

engine only outdoors or in well ventilated area.

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