• Replace worn or damaged parts for safety. Use only original spare parts
• If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors.
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR ENGINE
Caution: Never store engine in vicinity of stoves ovens water heaters with pilot
light contingently other devices which can produce sparks.
STORAGE PREPARATION
Proper storage preparation is essential for keeping your engine trouble free and looking good.
The following steps will help to keep rust and corrosion from impairing your engine‘s function
and appearance, and will make the engine easier to start when you use it again.
CLEANING
If the engine has been running, allow it to cool for at least half an hour before cleaning. Clean
all exterior surfaces, touch up any damaged paint, and coat other areas that may rust with a light
film of oil.
NOTE: Using a garden hose or pressure washing equipment can force water into the
air cleaner or muffler opening. Water in the air cleaner will soak the air filter, and
water that passes through the air filter or muffler can enter the cylinder, causing
damage.
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
• If your engine will be stored with gasoline in the fuel tank and carburetor, it is important to
reduce the hazard of gasoline vapor ignition. Select a well-ventilated storage area away from
any appliance that operates with a flame, such as a furnace, water heater, or clothes dryer.
• Also avoid any area with a spark producing electric motor, or where power tools are operated.
• If possible, avoid storage areas with high humidity, because that promotes rust and corrosion.
• If there is gasoline in the fuel tank, leave the fuel valve in OFF position.
• Keep the engine level in storage. Tilting can cause fuel or oil leakage.
• With the engine and exhaust system cool, cover the engine to keep out dust. A hot engine and
exhaust system can ignite or melt some materials.
• Do not use sheet plastic as a dust cover. A nonporous cover will trap moisture around the
engine, promoting rust and corrosion.
ADDING A GASOLINE STABILIZER TO EXTEND FUEL STORAGE LIFE
For engine protection use Fuel stabiliser which is available at petrol stations.
When adding a gasoline stabilizer, fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline. If only partially filled, air
in the tank will promote fuel deterioration during storage. If you keep a container of gasoline for
refueling, be sure that it contains only fresh gasoline.
1. Add gasoline stabilizer following the manufacturer‘s instructions.
2. After adding a gasoline stabilizer, run the engine outdoors for 10 minutes to be sure that
treated gasoline has replaced the untreated gasoline in the carburetor.
OFF SEASON STORAGE
If your engine will be stored with gasoline in the fuel tank and carburetor, gasoline will oxidize
and deteriorate. Old gasoline will cause hard starting, and it leaves gum deposits that clog the
fuel system. If the gasoline in your engine deteriorates during storage, you may need to have
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