STORAGE/TRANSPORTING
Storage Precautions
1.
Change the engine oil.
2.
Remove the spark plugs.
3.
Pour
a
tablespoon (5-10 cc) of clean engine oil into the cylinder.
4. Pull the starter rope several times to distribute the oil
in
the cylinder.
5.
Reinstall the spark plugs.
6.
Pull the starter rope slowly until resistance
is
feit. This will close the valves so
moisture cannot enter the engine cylinder. Return the starter rope gently.
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.
Unless all fuel has been drained from the fuel tank, leave the fuel valve lever
in
the OFF
position to reduce the possibility of fuel leakage.
Position the equipment so the engine
is
level. Tilting can cause fuel or oilleakage.
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 materiais. Do not use sheet plastic
as
a
dust cover. A nonporous cover will trap moisture around the engine, promoting rust
and corrosion.
If equipped with
a
battery for an electric starter, recharge the battery once
a
month while
the engine is
in
storage. This will help to extend the service life of the battery.
Removal trom Storage
Check your engine as described
in
the chapter CHECK BEFORE OPERATION.
If the fuel was drained during storage preparation, fill the tank with fresh gasoline. If you
keep
a
container of gasoline for refueling, be sure that
it
contains only fresh gasoline.
Gasoline oxidizes and deteriorates over time, causing hard starting.
If the cylinders were coated with oil during storage preparation, the engine may smoke
briefly at startup. This
is
normal.
TRANSPORTING
If the engine has been running, allow
it
to cool for at least
15
minutes before loading the
engine-powered equipment on the transport vehicle. A hot engine and exhaust system
can burn you and can ignite some materiais.
Keep the engine level when transporting to reduce the possibility of fuel leakage. Move
the fuel valve lever to the OFF position.
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