Cub Cadet 1200 Operator's Manual page 30

When your tractor is not to be used for some time,
it should be stored in a dry and protected place.
Leaving your tractor out-doors, exposed to the
elements materially shortens its life.
6. Clean the exterior of the engine.
7. Remove the battery and place it in a cool, dry
place above (+32°F.). Check battery at least once
a month for water level and amount of charge. See
page 23.
Follow the procedure outlines below when storing
a tractor for an extended period of time.
8. On all gear driven I nternational Cub Cadet
Tractors press clutch and brake pedal all the way
down and engage the brake pedal lock. This will
prevent clutch lining from sticking to pressure
plate.
1. Wash or clean and completely lubricate the
tractor. See the "lubrication Guide".
2. Store the tractor so the tires are protected from
light. Before storing the tractor, clean the tiresthoroughly.
Jack up the tractor so the load is off
the tires when it is to be out of service for a long
period. If not jacked up, inflate the tires at regular
intervals.
REMOVING FROM STORAGE
1. Fill the fuel tank and be sure the grade of oil in
the crankcase is according to the temperature range
in the "lubrication Table".
If tractor is jacked up or
placed on blocks, be sure it is done so it
cannot be tipped over or fall on
someone.
2. I nstall a fully charged battery and properly
connect.
3. Run the engine long enough to thoroughly warm
the oil in the crankcase and then drain the oil.
Refill the crankcase with fresh oil as specified in
the "lubrication Table" and run the engine for
about five minutes.
3. Start the engine and let it run slowly. Do not
accelerate it rapidly or operate at high speed
immediately after starting.
Drain the fuel tank and run the engine until the
fuel is exhausted from the fuel system.
CAUTION! Keep doors wide open or
release brake pedal lock and move the
machine outside the storage room before
engine is started to avoid the danger from exhaust
gas.
NOTE: Gum will eventually form in the fuel tank,
line, and carburetor if the unit is not drained.
After the engine has cooled, remove the spark
plug and pour two tablespoonsful of a rust
inhibited oil such as Hy-Tran@ or IH No. 1@
engine oil into the cylinder. Crank engine slowly to
distribute the oil over the cylinder walls. Then
replace spark plug.
Check air pressure in tires.
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