Garden Tractors for the Small Country Place

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February/March 1996
By John Vivian 
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Change engine oil and other lubes as needed. Either drain fuel tank and run engine till dry or (better for the cold-Storage months-keeps rust out of tank), add a fuel Stabilizer and fill the tank to the brim. Then, close fuel gate, run the carburetor dry and remove, empty, and clean Sediment bowl under carb. Change or clean air-cleaner element, fuel filters, and filters for engine oil, hydrostatic transmission, and hydraulic system.

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Pull plugs, Squirt a dab of light machine oil into cylinders and crank engine to distribute alight coating of oil to rustproof cylinder wails and valves. Put in new, properly gapped plugs. For longest tire life, jack up axles and set on bloks so tires won't develop flat spots.

Wax the finish, treat the Seat with vinyl preservative and cover
with a dust proof tarp.

Finally, remove battery, clean posts and cables, and Store
battery in a warm place (preferably, attached to a little Solar
trickle charger).

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