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Reddog

10-09-2004 17:23:38




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When you guys store your tractors for the winter do you fill up the gas tank up or leave it almost empty ??? I live in Michigan, the tractor most likely will be stored in my workshop 3-4 months and shouldn't see anything less than 20 degree's.
Thanks, Mike




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Paul in Mich

10-10-2004 06:34:44




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 Re: Super A / Storage in reply to Reddog, 10-09-2004 17:23:38  
Reddog, I would think that the most important thing you can do before storing for the winter is to make sure your anti-freeze level and potency is sufficient. Many folks assume that because they had sufficient anti-freeze last year that it should be good this year. That is a false assumption. Having said that, if it gets below -45 here in Mid-Michigan, I"m still in trouble.



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Hugh MacKay

10-10-2004 10:50:18




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 Re: Super A / Storage in reply to Paul in Mich, 10-10-2004 06:34:44  
Paul: If it reaches -45 in mid Michigan, my guess is there are a lot more than you in trouble. I always bring strength of anti freeze to -45, just an old habit from the east coast. Now the -40 down there only ever happened twice in past 60 years, but both times it came with no warning. My question, will anti freeze good for -45 allow damage to occur should it get colder? Example -50 to -60, or will it just slush and cause no damage if not started. I'm getting nervous, that if you folks don't vote right, it may be a cold winter. Been proven many times, Canadian and US customs officers can not stop weather.

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Paul in Mich

10-10-2004 20:29:18




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 Re: Super A / Storage in reply to Hugh MacKay, 10-10-2004 10:50:18  
Hugh, You"re right, customs agents on either side of our borders can"t stop the weather, but don"t you fine it amusing that some people can blame other people for its outcome. Heck, I"ve already heard that some of the wacko"s are blaming Pres. Bush for the increase in hurricanes this season. You"re on nearly the same latitude as we are, maybe even a little south, but if my -45f anitfreeze isn"t enough, then I"ll meet you in Key West the next day.

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Hugh MacKay

10-11-2004 09:46:18




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 Re: Super A / Storage in reply to Paul in Mich, 10-10-2004 20:29:18  
Paul: Key West a good idea if it gets that cold.



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Dave BN

10-10-2004 06:11:09




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 Re: Super A / Storage in reply to Reddog, 10-09-2004 17:23:38  
You shouldn't have any problem storing your tractor over the winter. I live in MI also (between Grand Rapids and Muskegon) and do get to run the BN every month or so for various reasons. I do put Stabil(sp?) in my engins that sit for long periods. It does a good job for me. Dave.



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Hugh MacKay

10-10-2004 03:10:08




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 Re: Super A / Storage in reply to Reddog, 10-09-2004 17:23:38  
Reddog: If you fill with gas the gas will go stale, and leaving it empty allows rusting on inside of tank. If the 20 degrees in you shop remains quite consistant, I wouldn't get awfully concerned about how full tank. Condensation is the killer, and with constant temp, condensation will be minamul.

I do this every winter with my Super A and 140, and I just shut them off as last used. I always take time to start and let them run for about an hour, once per month. I think far more serious than fuel tank, is non use of engine, starting and letting engine warm up and lubricate. Electrical system gets a workout as well. The tractor is not a whole lot different from you or a horse. All need to eat and exercise, tractor just doesn't need it daily.

You can get stabilizers to keep gas from going stale. I will not voice an opinion on these other than I do know they will relieve you of some of your money.

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