STORAGE/ TRANSPORTING
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replaced.
The length of time that gasoline can be left in your fuel tank and carburetor without causing
functional problems will vary with such factors as gasoline blend, your storage temperatures, and
whether the fuel tank is partially or completely filled. The air in a partially filled fuel tank promotes
fuel deterioration. Very warm storage/temperatures accelerate fuel deterioration. Fuel
deterioration problems may occur within a few months, or even less if the gasoline was not fresh
when you filled the fuel tank.
The Distributor’s Limited Warranty does not cover fuel system damage or engine performance
problems resulting from neglected storage preparation.
You can extend fuel storage life by adding a fuel stabilizer that is formulated for that purpose, or
you can avoid fuel deterioration problems by draining the fuel tank and carburetor.
ADDING A FUEL STABILIZER TO EXTEND FUEL STORAGE LIFE
When adding a fuel 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 fuel stabilizer following the manufacturer’s instructions.
2. After adding a fuel stabilizer, run the engine outdoors for 10 minutes to be sure that treated
gasoline has replaced the untreated gasoline in the carburetor.
3. Stop the engine, and move the fuel valve to the OFF position.
DRAINING THE FUEL TANK AND CARBURETOR
1. Place an approved gasoline
container below the carburetor,
and use a funnel to avoid spilling
fuel.
2. Remove the carburetor drain bolt
and sealing washer, and then
move the fuel valve lever to the ON
position.
3. After all the fuel has drain into the
container, reinstall the drain bolt
and sealing washer. Tighten them
securely.
·The length of time that gasoline can be left in your fuel tank and
carburetor without causing functional problems will vary with such factors
as gasoline blend, your storage temperatures, and whether the fuel tank
is partially or completely filled. The air in a partially filled fuel tank
promotes fuel deterioration. Very warm storage temperatures accelerate
fuel deterioration. Gasoline will oxidize and deteriorate in storage.
Deteriorated gasoline will cause hard starting, and it leaves gum
deposits that clog the fuel system. As a result, If the engine is not used
for more than one month, the fuel oil shall be drained thoroughly to
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