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12. Long-term Storage
NOTE :
• When storing, remove the key from the key switch.
When the tractor will not be operated for two or three-
months or longer, clean the tractor and perform the
following treatment before storage.
1. Repair the parts as needed.
2. Check nuts and bolts, tighten as necessary.
3. Apply grease or engine oil to the parts most likely
to rust.
4. Remove the additional weight it mounted.
5. Pump up the wheel tires to a little above the stan-
dard pressure levels.
6. Change the engine oil and run the engine for five
minutes before running the tractor so that the oil
circulates through the entire system.
7. Drain the coolant in the radiator. Flush and refill
with new coolant.
8. Depress clutch pedal and engage clutch lockout
clip.
IMPORTANT :
• If the tractor is stored for a long period with the clutch
left engaged, the clutch disc may rust, rendering it
inoperative.
Engage lockout clip by depressing pedal, the clutch
pedal so that the clutch would be completely disen-
gage.
9. Lower the implement to the ground.
10. Remove the battery from the tractor, recharge it,
adjust the electrolyte to the proper level, and store
in a dry place out of direct sunlight.
11. The battery runs down over time even while in stor-
age. Recharge it once a month in hot seasons
and once every two months in cold seasons.
12. Store the tractor in a dry and sheltered from rain.
Further cover the tractor with a tarpaulin.
13. When leaving the tractor outdoors, protect the
muffler from the rain.
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