dandan111 31 #1 Posted January 2, 2012 I have not been using my 314 for about 2 years now. I bought this new and want to keep it,I start it every great once and awhile. Anyway the battery is dead and I have been thinking maybe I should add some treatment to the gas and let it just set? I love my round hood,it's all I use,at the same time my trusty 314 just sits. I know its not worth what I paid for it And I would like the kids to have it.So what's the best way to store it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,277 #2 Posted January 2, 2012 If it going to sit as long as it sounds get ALL the gas, treated or not, out of it including the carb. Take the battery out and stick it somewhere with a cover to keep dust and crap off it. Mike............ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dandan111 31 #3 Posted January 2, 2012 I think the battery is on its last leg from not being used. The tractor is in a nice little shed but no heat. So drain all gas and leave it dry? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kloe0699 12 #4 Posted January 2, 2012 As Mike said, get all the gas out of the carb. You could put some stabil in the gas and run it till it's out of gas. The battery might have some life in it. Get it into a warmer location for storage. Let it trickle charge before you use it again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sorekiwi 761 #5 Posted January 2, 2012 My push mower, tiller and "mighty mac" get the storage treatment late every fall. I drain the fuel, then run them till they run out of gas. Then I take the spark plug out and squirt a couple of squirts of engine oil into the bore and rotate the engine a couple of revolutions to distribute the oil, then put the plug back in. I usually change the crankcase oil at this point as well, if not I will change it in the spring when I get them going again. Then I tape a note on the top of the engine telling me what I've done, 'cause I know I wont remember when I drag them out again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,033 #6 Posted January 2, 2012 All the above, and I might think about a few mouse traps or at least poison if it's going to set a long time, I would change the oil if it's going to set also, run it till it's warm, then drain put fresh in, old oil can be somewhat corrosive if it has a any gas content it it and all old oil has some, as a by-product of a running engine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,579 #7 Posted January 2, 2012 Theres a complete b100 at mine but I haven't looked at it or asked about it. I havent asked because I tried to buy a jd 110 for parts and the motor was seized didn't even know if the trans was good body was really rough and missing a bunch of pieces $150 Jake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dandan111 31 #8 Posted January 2, 2012 Thanks,I will need to charge the battery to get it up and running . I suspect it will set for a long while after this,I just can't sell it after shelling out $3500 for it.(I guess that was like 13 years ago) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #9 Posted January 2, 2012 Just a thought - if it's going to be sitting for a great length of time, I'd also give the painted surfaces a good waxing with a quality auto paste wax then cover the machine with something. Dittos as well on some form of anti-vermin treatment as mice love to build nests under the shrouds of the engine as well as chew on the wiring. Duff :handgestures-thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOWTIE 226 #10 Posted January 3, 2012 HELLO, YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE TIRES. TAKE THE WEIGHT OFF THEM IF YOU CAN'T KEEP THEM AIRED UP, THEY WILL LEAK DOWN, THERE IS NOTHING ANY WORST THEN THE TIRES SETTING FLAT WITH NO AIR. THE SIDEWALLS WILL CRACK. BOWTIE IN OHIO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
