Storage warning
• If you store your petrol engine and there is still petrol in the fuel tank or carburettor, you must
ensure that the petrol vapours do not ignite and cause a serious accident. Choose a well-venti-
lated storage location and keep away from all appliances that can produce an open flame, e.g.,
heaters, water heaters, tumble dryers. Also avoid starters or other power consumers that can
generate sparks.
• Avoid places with high humidity as far as possible, as appliances located there are very sus-
ceptible to rust and corrosion.
• Store the petrol engine horizontally. Avoid tilting it to prevent fuel or oil leaks.
• If the fuel remains in the tank, set the fuel tap to “OFF” to prevent leakage.
• Cover the cooled petrol engine and the exhaust system to prevent dust deposits.
• Some flammable materials can be ignited or melt by the hot petrol engine and exhaust system.
It is important not to cover the engine with plastic film, as the impermeable films allow ambient
moisture to condense, which can accelerate rust and corrosion. If the engine is equipped with
a battery, it is recommended that the battery is removed and stored in a cool, dry place and
charged monthly to extend its service life.
Retrieving from storage
• Check the petrol engine according to the instructions in the section “Inspection before commis-
sioning.”
• If the fuel has been drained before storage, fill the fuel tank with new petrol and check the tank
to ensure that the petrol is clean. Over time, petrol can oxidise or go bad, making it difficult to
start the engine.
• It is normal for a petrol engine to emit smoke when starting if preservative oil has been applied
to the outside of the cylinder.
Transport
• If the petrol engine has just been running, it should cool down for at least 15 min before it is
loaded onto the transport vehicle. A hot petrol engine and a hot exhaust system can endanger
people and flammable materials in the vicinity.
• The petrol engine should be kept level to prevent oil from leaking during transport. If the fuel
tank has a fuel tap, this should be turned to “OFF.”
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