Buy an Owner's Manual. Read it right away. It will help you avoid expensive mistakes.I agree about the rust. Look around inside the tank. A dentist's mirror and a flashlight are helpful here. You should also check the sediment bowl-tiny rust particles here often mean bigger ones elsewhere. Park the tractor on level gound. Pull the drain plug (if your carb has one) or the fuel line. Have something ready to catch the gas as it runs out! You should have a steady stream, the diameter of the plug or line. Run a gallon or more through to make sure you test it thoroughly. A weak or inconsistent stream means you need to work on the fuel system. To preclude such problems in the future, keep the tractor INDOORS when not in use, especially in winter. It will run better and last longer if you do.
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