2.
Drain fuel lines, carburetor, fuel tank and fuel
pump
(if
equipped), to prevent lead and gum
sediment from. interfering with future operation.
Gasoline fumes from gradual evaporation are a
dangerous fire hazard.
3.
To
protect the internal components and keep
them from rusting and sticking, a half and half
mixture of kerosene and good engine oil (same
grade as used in the engine crankcase) should
be injected into the carburetor air intake.
Do
this
while the engine
is
warm and running at mod-
erate speed. Use enough of the mixture (about
l/4
pint)
so
that a heavy, bluish smoke appears at
the exhaust. This “fogging” operation will leave a
coating of oil on the parts, protecting them from
the atmosphere.
4.
Turn the starting pulley by hand and leave it
where the resistance is the heaviest.
5.
Tape
or
seal
off
air cleaner and exhaust
openings for the duration
of
the storage
period.
6.
Remove all dirt and chaff from the cooling
fins.
7.
Clean the engine outside with an oiled cloth.
8.
It
is highly recommended that machines be
stored inside a building through the winter.
If
this
is not possible, the engine should be protected
from snow and ice by a suitable covering.
NOTE: Before adding new crankcase oil the next
season, drain engine
of
condensation which
may have accumulated in the crankcase dur-
ing the storage period. Fill crankcase with
good quality oil before starting engine
(see ‘SPECIFICATIONS).
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