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storage
Long Term Storage (over 30 days)
WARNING
During operation the mufer or catalytic mufer and surrounding cover become hot. Always keep exhaust area clear
of ammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious property damage or personal injury
may result.
Do not store your unit for a prolonged period of time (30 days or longer) without performing protective storage mainte-
nance which includes the following:
1. Store unit in a dry, dust free place, out of the reach of children.
DANGER
Do not store in enclosure where fuel fumes may accumulate or reach an open ame or spark.
2. Place the stop switch in the "OFF" position.
3. Remove accumulation of grease, oil, dirt and debris
from exterior of unit.
4. Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are
required.
5. Tighten all the screws and nuts.
6. Drain fuel tank completely. Press purge bulb 6 -7
times to remove remaining fuel from carburetor then
drain the tank again. Close choke, start and run the
engine until it stops due to lack of fuel.
7. A. Allow engine to cool then remove the spark plug
and pour 7 cc (1/4 oz.) of fresh, clean, two-stroke
engine oil into the cylinder through the spark plug
hole.
B. Pull the recoil starter handle 2-3 times to distribute
the oil inside the engine.
C. Observe the piston location through the spark plug
hole. Pull the recoil starter handle slowly until the
piston reaches the top of it's travel and leave it
there.
8. Install the spark plug (do not connect spark plug
cable).
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