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4. Care for long period of storage
WARNING
For stowage over a long period of time, remove the
battery from the tractor and remove the main key.
Otherwise, an accident may occur.
CAUTION
Lock the clutch pedal for stowage over a long period of
time. Otherwise, an accident may occur.
If the tractor is not to be used over a lengthy period of
time, take the following maintenance:
(1) Place the tractor in a well ventilated place and
remove the weight or other attachments. Remove the
implement or lay it down on a wooden plate.
(A) Good ventilation
(2) Coat the exposed metallic parts with anti-rusting
oil, engine oil or grease.
(3) Fill the tank with fuel oil. Otherwise, moisture will
develop in the tank and cause rust. Put the fuel cock
in the CLOSE position.
(4) Fully charge the battery. It is recommended to
detach the battery from the tractor and keep it in a
dark cool place. If the battery is kept on the main
body, disconnect the ground line (negative lead).
(5) Remove the cooling water.
(6) Cover the opening of the air cleaner, muffler or
engine oil port with a polyethylene bag or the like to
prevent the moisture from getting in.
(7) To prevent the clutch from being rusted, fully
depress the clutch pedal and put on the clutch pedal
lock.
(8) Fill the front and rear tires with air to normal
pressure.
The periodic check and inspection during stowage over
a long period will ensure the preferable conditions of
your tractor.
NOTE:
The battery is subject to self-discharge. Fully charge it
up at least once a month.
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