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ITEM 59135
SAFETYOPERATIONMAINTENANCE SETUP
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 damage.
2. FUEL:
Gasoline Treatment/Draining the Fuel Tank
To protect the fuel tank during storage, fill the tank with fresh gasoline that has
been treated with a fuel stabilizer additive. Follow fuel stabilizer manufacturer’s
recommendations for use. Refer to Checking and Filling Fuel on page 11.
Aged gasoline that has not been treated with stabilizer ahead of time must
be safely drained away and not run through the engine.
WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM FIRE:
Fill 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.
Draining the Carburetor
After closing the Fuel Valve, place an appropriate container under the
Carburetor and carefully remove the Drain Bolt from the bottom of the Carburetor Bowl,
allowing the fuel to drain completely. Replace the Drain Bolt after draining.
WARNING! To prevent serious injury and fire, close the Fuel Valve before draining the Carburetor.
3. LUBRICATION:
a. Change engine oil.
b. Clean out area around spark plug. Remove spark plug and pour one
tablespoon of engine oil into cylinder through spark plug hole.
c. Replace spark plug, but leave spark plug cap disconnected.
d. 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 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. 5. Avoid direct exposure to rain and sunlight.Avoid direct exposure to rain and sunlight.
NOTICE: During extended storage periods the Engine must be started every
3 months and allowed to run for 15 – 20 minutes or the Warranty is VOID.
6. AFTER STORAGE:
Before starting the engine after storage, keep in mind that untreated gasoline will deteriorate quickly. Drain
the fuel tank and change to fresh fuel if untreated gasoline has been sitting for a month, if treated gasoline
has been sitting beyond the fuel stabilizer’s recommended time period, or if the engine does not start.
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