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STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
This engine should be started at least once a month and run
for at least 10 minutes. If this cannot be done and the equip-
ment must be stored for more than 30 days, use the follow-
ing guidelines to prepare it for storage.
Never store the engine with the fuel in the tank indoors
or in an enclosed or poorly ventilated area. Fumes
can reach an open fl ame, spark, or pilot light as on a
furnace, water heater, or clothes dryer and ignite.
1. Run the engine for about fi ve (5) minutes to warm it.
NOTE: Alcohol-blended fuel, or ethanol, attracts
moisture which can lead to the separation and
formation of acids during storage. This acidic gas
can damage internal engine parts.
Drain the fuel into an approved container, outdoors
and away from open fl ame. Be sure the engine is cool.
NOTE: Using a fuel additive such as STA-BIL® fuel
stabilizer, or an equivalent, will delay gum deposits
from forming in the engine’s fuel system.
2. While the engine is still warm, drain the oil from the
crankcase (Figure 5). Refi ll it with fresh oil. See the
“BEFORE STARTING ENGINE” section for oil
recommendations.
3. Remove spark plugs and pour about 1/2 ounce (15ml) of
engine oil into the cylinders. Crank slowly to distribute
oil.
Avoid spray from the spark plug hole when cranking
the engine slowly.
CAUTION
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WARNING
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DANGER
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4. Install the spark plugs. Do not connect the spark plug
wires.
5. Clean dirt, oil and grease from the cylinder, cylinder
head, fi ns, blower housing, rotating screen and muffl er
area.
6. Close the fuel shut-off valve, if equipped.
OTHER STORAGE TIPS
1. Do not store gasoline from one season to another.
2 . Use only plastic containers. Rust and/or dirt in metal
gasoline containers can cause problems.
3 . Store the equipment in a clean and dry area.
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