So is there any special advice for winter storage of my 2018 L4701 in an un-heated shed besides a fuel additive and battery trickle charger? Possible temperature down to -20 degrees.
Winter Storage Advice L4701
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My 4701 lives here where it can be even colder than yours. I use mine all year, in the winter mainly for snow removal and hauling firewood. Will yours be used in winter or stored?
I would check the antifreeze, first. If the tractor won't be used, I would opt to remove the battery and store it indoors. Check tire pressure if tractor will be used...cold air will condense air in tires and they will read lower than you might want. If stored for the winter, I doubt that would matter.
I would check the antifreeze, first. If the tractor won't be used, I would opt to remove the battery and store it indoors. Check tire pressure if tractor will be used...cold air will condense air in tires and they will read lower than you might want. If stored for the winter, I doubt that would matter.
Good day.
Nice machine and nice storage idea. (What brand is that for the shed?)
I understood you asked about L4701, which I don’t have one but I would offer or suggest based on those temps might be good to consider if a block heater makes sense for your situation.
My machines start easier in winter when using block heater than they do in summer without a BH. Anyway they are other threads about them but if had not already considered I thought I would mention.
The hope this helps.
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Fill the fuel tank full /helps mitigate condensation issues.
Check the antifreeze level.
Good battery maintainer.
Socks filled with mothballs under the hood and dash.
I wouldn't do a block heater or battery heater, too expensive to maintain heat.
Check the antifreeze level.
Good battery maintainer.
Socks filled with mothballs under the hood and dash.
I wouldn't do a block heater or battery heater, too expensive to maintain heat.
'storage' as in it will NOT be used ?
If so, raise up on solid wood blocks to get tires off ground and add 5-10 PSI to each tire.
Remove battery to warm basement,charge once per month or use a 'tender'.
If so, raise up on solid wood blocks to get tires off ground and add 5-10 PSI to each tire.
Remove battery to warm basement,charge once per month or use a 'tender'.
Sweet cover. What brand is that? Thats exactly what I need. If you don't use it in the winter, remove the battery. Keep it cold so varments don't look for heat to keep warm.