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Preparation for long term storage
We recommend draining the fuel tank and carburetor
before long-term storage. However adding a fuel
stabilizer can extend fuel service life.
Draining the fuel tank and carburetor
We recommend draining the fuel tank first and
hereafter the carburetor.
How to:
1. Place an approved gasoline container below
the carburetor, and use a funnel to avoid
spilling fuel.
2. Remove the carburetor drain bolt, and then
pull out the fuel tube.
3. After all the fuel has drained into the container,
reattach the drain bolt and fuel tube. Ensure
that both bolt and tube are securely tightened.
Adding a fuel additive
Follow the fuel additive scale of the manufacturer.
How to:
1. Empty fuel tank for old gasoline and refill fresh.
2. Pour the fuel additive in the tank.
3. Idle run, the engine outdoors for 10 minutes.
This will blend the fuel mixture in the engine
block and carburetor.
4. Stop the engine.
Precautionary measures against moist
In order to minimize the parts to impair from moist:
1. Change the engine oil.
2. Remove the spark plugs.
3. Pour a tablespoon (5-10 cc) of clean engine oil
into the cylinder.
4. Pull the starter rope several times to distribute
the oil in the cylinder.
5. Reinstall the spark plugs.
6. Pull the starter rope slowly until resistance is
felt. This will close the valves so moisture
cannot enter the engine cylinder. Return the
starter rope gently.
General advice
Select a well-ventilated storage location, with
low humidity in order to prevent rust and
corrosion. Avoid locations where an ignition
source is present.
A drained fuel tank will, minimize the possibility
of fuel leakage.
Position the equipment so the engine is level.
Tilting the machine can cause fuel or oil
leakage.
Cover the engine and exhaust system to
prevent from dust.
Notice: A hot engine and exhaust system can ignite or
melt some materials. Do not use sheet plastic as a
dust cover. A nonporous cover will trap moisture
around the engine, promoting rust and corrosion.
Preparing the engine after a long term storage
Check your engine as described under
maintenance
Start your engine as described under
operation.
Notice: Gasoline oxidizes and deteriorates over time,
causing hard starting. If the cylinders were coated with
oil during storage preparation, the engine may smoke
briefly at startup. This is normal.
Storage planner
Less than 1- month
No special preparation is required.
1 to 2 months
Fill with fresh gasoline and add a gasoline
conditioner.
2 months to 1 year
Fill with fresh gasoline and add a gasoline
conditioner.
Drain fuel from carburetor.
Clean fuel sediment cup.
1 year or more
Drain fuel tank and carburetor.
Clean fuel sediment cup.
Remove spark plug.
Put a tablespoon of engine oil into the spark
plug cylinder. Turn the engine slowly with the
pull rope to distribute the oil. Reinstall spark
plug.
Change Oil.
