Storage, Tractor, Battery – Craftsman Dlt 3000 917.275820 User Manual

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STORAGE

Immediately prepare your tractor for stor­

age at the end of the season or if the trac­
tor will not be used for 30 days or more.

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AUTION: Never store the tractor

with gasoline in the tank inside a building
where fumes may reach an open flame
or spark. Allow the engine to cool before
storing in any enclosure.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter

storage. When mower is to be stored for a
period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove
all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a
clean, dry area.

1. Clean entire tractor (See “CLEANING”

in the Maintenance section of this
manual).

2. Inspect and replace belts, if necessary

(See belt replacement instructions in
the Service and Adjustments section of
this manual).

3. Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance

section of this manual.

4. Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws

are securely fastened. Inspect moving
parts for damage, breakage and wear.
Replace if necessary.

5. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint

surfaces; sand lightly before painting.

BATTERY

• Fully charge the battery for storage.
• After a period of time in storage, battery

may require recharging.

• To help prevent corrosion and power

leakage during long periods of storage,
battery cables should be disconnected

and battery cleaned thoroughly (see
“TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TER­

MINALS” in the Maintenance section of

this manual).

• After cleaning, leave cables discon­

nected and place cables where they
cannot come in contact with battery

terminals.

• If battery is removed from tractor for

storage, do not store battery directly on
concrete or damp surfaces.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT:
It is important to prevent

gum deposits from forming in essential
fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel

hose, or tank during storage. Also, alcohol

blended fuels (called gasohol or using
ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture

which leads to separation and formation of
acids during storage. Acidic gas can dam­

age the fuel system of an engine while in
storage.
• Empty the fuel tank by starting the en­

gine and letting it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty.

• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner

products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.

• Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable

alternative in minimizing the formation of
fuel gum deposits during storage. Add
stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or stor­
age container. Always follow the mix ratio

found on stabilizer container. Run engine
at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer
to allow the stabilizer to reach the car­

buretor. Do not empty the gas tank and
carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL
Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace

with clean engine oil. (See “ENGINE” in
the Maintenance section of this manual).

CYLINDER(S)

1. Remove spark plug(s).

2. Pour one ounce of oil through spark

plug hole(s) into cylinder(s).

3. Turn ignition key to “START” position

for a few seconds to distribute oil.

4. Replace with new spark p!ug(s).

OTHER

• Do not store gasoline from one season

to another.

• Replace your gasoline can if your can

starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your
gasoline will cause problems.

• If possible, store your tractor indoors

and cover it to give protection from dust
and dirt.

• Cover your tractor with a suitable pro­

tective cover that does not retain mois­
ture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot
breathe which allows condensation to
form and will cause your tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while

engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

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