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SAFETYSETUPOPERATIONMAINTENANCE
Air Filter Maintenance
1. Remove the Air Cleaner Cover and the air filter(s)
and check for dirt. Clean as described below.
2. Cleaning:
• For paper filters:
To prevent injury from dust and debris,
wear ANSI-approved safety goggles,
NIOSH-approved dust mask/respirator, and
heavy-duty work gloves. In a well-ventilated
area away from bystanders, use pressurized
air to blow dust out of the filter.
• For foam filters:
Wash the filter in warm water and mild
detergent several times. Rinse. Squeeze out
excess water and allow it to dry completely.
Soak the filter in lightweight oil briefly,
then squeeze out the excess oil.
3. Install the cleaned filter(s). Secure the
Air Cleaner Cover before use.
Long-Term Storage
When the equipment is to remain idle for longer than
20 days, prepare the Engine for storage as follows:
1. CLEANING:
Wait for Engine to cool, then clean Engine with
dry cloth. NOTICE: Do not clean using water.
The water will gradually enter the Engine
and cause rust damage. Apply a thin coat
of rust preventive oil to all metal parts.
2. FUEL:
WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS
INJURY FROM FIRE:
Drain the Fuel Tank in a well-ventilated
area away from ignition sources. If the
engine is hot from use, shut the engine off
and wait for it to cool before adding fuel.
Do not smoke.
a. Remove the Fuel Tank Cap and drain any
remaining fuel into an approved storage container.
b. Press the Prime Bulb 8 times.
c. Drain any residual fuel into the storage container.
d. Start the Engine and run at idle until
the Engine stalls from lack of fuel.
e. Replace Fuel Tank Cap and tighten securely.
3. LUBRICATION:
a. Clean out area around spark plug.
Remove spark plug and pour 1/2 tablespoon of
2-cycle oil into cylinder through spark plug hole.
b. Replace spark plug, but leave
spark plug cap disconnected.
c. Pull Starter Handle to distribute oil in cylinder.
Stop after one or two revolutions when you
feel the piston start the compression stroke
(when you start to feel resistance).
4. STORAGE AREA:
Cover and store in an upright position in a dry, level,
well-ventilated area out of reach of children. Storage
area should also be away from ignition sources,
such as water heaters, clothes dryers, and furnaces.
5. AFTER STORAGE:
Before starting the Engine after storage, follow the
procedures in Pre-Start Checks on page 12.
If using pre-mixed fuel that has been stored, keep
in mind that during storage some of the gasoline
in the fuel evaporates while the 2-stroke oil does
not, altering the gasoline-to-oil mix ratio. Running
the Engine with an improper mixture WILL
permanently damage the Engine. Use freshly
mixed fuel when starting the Engine after storage.
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