Off season storage, Off-season storage – Bolens 140-830A User Manual

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FIGURE 37.

OFF SEASON STORAGE

If the machine is to be inoperative for a period
longer than 30 days, the following procedures are
recommended:

1. Working outdoors, drain all fuel from the fuel

tank. Use a clean dry cloth to absorb the small
amount of fuel remaining in the tank, then run
the engine until all fuel in the carburetor is ex­

hausted.

2.

Drain all the oil from the crankcase (this

should be done after the engine has been
operated and is still warm) and refill the
crankcase with clean new oil.

3. Disconnect the spark plug wires and remove

the spark plugs from the cylinders. Pour about
2 or 3 tablespoons of engine oil into each
cylinder, and then turn the engine over several
times to spread out the oil. Replace the spark
plugs but do not connect the wires.

4.

Clean the engine and the entire tractor

thoroughly.

5. Lubricate all lubrication points and wipe the

entire machine with an oiled rag in order to
protect the surfaces.

6. Follow battery storage instructions on page 6.

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