STORAGE
Immediately prepare your tiller for storage at the end of the
season or if the unitwill not be used for 30 days or more.
TILLER
Clean entire tiller(See "CLEANING" inthe Maintenance
section of this manual).
• Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt re-
placement instructions inthe Service and Adjustments
section of this manual).
• Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this
manual. '
• Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely
fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage
and wear. Replace if necessary.
• Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand
lightly before painting.
ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM
DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM
PARTS SUCH AS THE CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL
HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ALSO, EXPERIENCE
INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED
GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN
A'I7-RACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND
FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS
CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN
STORAGE.
• Drain the fuel tank.
• Start the engine and let it run until the fue! lines and
carburetor are empty.
• Neveruseengineorcarburetorcleanerproductsinthe
fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
Use fresh fuel next season.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in mini-
mizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage.
Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container.
Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container.
Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to
allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do not drain
the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
ENGINE OIL
Drain oil (withengine warm) and replace withclean oil. (See
"ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual).
CYLINDER(S)
Remove spark plug.
Pour 1"ounce (29 ml) ofoil through spark plug hole into
cylinder.
• Pull starter handle slowly several times to distribute
oil.
Replace with new spark plug.
OTHER
. Do not store gasoline from one-season to an-
other.
• Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust.
Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems.'
If possible, store your unit indoors and cover itto give
protection from dust and dirt.
• Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that
does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic
cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and
will cause your unit to rust.
IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TILLER WHILE ENGINE AND
EXHAUSTAREAS ARE STILLWARM.
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