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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