VIII. Seasonal Storage (Continued)
Instead of using a fuel preservative/stabilizer, you can
empty the fuel tank as follows:
Method 2
1.
2.
To prevent serious injury from fuel fires, empty fuel
tank by running engine until it stops from lack of fuel.
DO NOT attempt to pour fuel from engine.
Drain remaining fuel from carburetor by pressing up
on bowl drain if present. See Figure 21.
B. Oil
Change oil if not changed within the last 3 months. See "A.
Checking and Changing Oil" instructions under "VII.
Maintenance and Adjustments".
C. Lubricating Cylinder Bore
I_j__ When lubricating cylinderbore, fuel may
spray from spark plug hole. To prevent
sedous injury from fuel fires, follow these instructions:
1. Disconnect spark plug wire and keep itaway from
spark plug by attaching it securely to grounding post.
See Figure 11.
2.
3.
Remove spark plug.
Squirt 1oz. (30ml) of clean engine oil into spark plug
hole.
4o
5.
Cover spark plug hole with rag to prevent fuel from
sprayingfrom spark plug hole when starter rope is
pulled.
Grasp starter cord handle and pull out slowly using a
full arm stroke. Repeat once. (This will distribute oil
throughout the cylinder to prevent corrosion during
storage.)
6. Install spark plug.
NOTE
Connect spark plug wire before attempting to start engine
once engine is out ofstorage.
D. Battery
See equipment manufacturer's instructions for proper
battery storage if present.
Bowl Drain Carburetor
Figure 21. Draining Carburetor
IX. Preventing Forest, Brush and
Grass Fires
Local, state and federal laws may requireuseof a spark
arresterto prevent fires. For example, itis a violation of
California Public Resources Code (section 4442) to use or
operate engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered or
unimproved grass-covered land unless engine is equipped
with a spark arrester. Spark attester must be maintained in
effective working order by owner and/or operator.
To determine if your engine has a spark arrester, locate the
muffler on your engine. For example, the muffler discharge
will have a spark arrester cover that reads "Tecumseh
Screen Type 36085".
If your engine does not have a spark arrester, you may
purchase one from your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing
Dealer. In some cases the muffler may need to be replaced
to allow the spark arrester to be installed.
X. Quick Maintenance Chart
PROCEDURE:
Checkoil level
Changeoil
Cleanfoam filter
Replacepaperfilter
Checksparkplugs
Replacesparkplug
Cleancoolingfins
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