Posted by Bob M on November 19, 2007 at 07:06:43 from (151.190.254.108):
In Reply to: winter storage posted by Josh in Maine on November 19, 2007 at 00:42:58:
Same as Hugh I don�t trust raincaps to keep rain/snow out for long term storage. I invert a 5 gallon plastic bucket over the stack then wire or bungee the bail to the hood keep the bucket in place. Or I�ll remove the muffler then slip the bottom half of a plastic pop bottle over the exhaust nipple to keep water out.
Also to provide some protection to the seat and help keep water off the top of the transmission deck/shift lever I�ll tie a piece of heavy plastic film over the seat and shift lever. (Leave it open at the bottom so air still circulates�)
Finally if the tractor will not be started for several months I like to remove the battery and store it in the basement where it will be dry somewhat warm.
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