Transporting and Storage
Transporting
CAUTION: If the engine must be tipped to transport equipment or to inspect
or remove grass, keep the spark plug (24) upwards. Transporting or tipping the
engine spark plug down may cause:
•Smoking
•Dicultystarting
•Sparkplugfouling
•Oilsaturationoftheairlter
Ensure the storage area is free from excessive humidity and dust.
Drain the fuel tank (14) and carburettor.
It is recommended to remove the spark plug cap during transportation and
storage
WARNING: Fuel is extremely flammable and explosive under certain
conditions. Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area.
NOTE: Be aware to not hit or cut the fuel tank (14) while you are transporting.
Storage
• Whenyounishworking,cleantheenginecompletely,makingsurethereis
no grass or dirt on the engine.
• Storetheengineawayfromdirectsunlight.
• Attheendoftheseason,givetheengineanoverallcleaninganda
thorough check.
• Wheneverthemachineisnotusedforalongperiodoftime,proceed
as follows:
• Emptythefueltank(14)completely.
• EmptytheCarburettorbowlofallfuel.
• Protectallmetalenginepartsfromcorrosionbycoatingthemwithoil.
• Removethesparkplug(24),putafewdropsofoilintothecylinderandthen
pull the recoil starter (16) 2 to 3 times in order to distribute the oil evenly.
Replace the spark plug (24). This closes the valves, and protects them from
dust and corrosion.
Transport and Storage