Filter
Top Products
Immediatelyprepareyear bimmerfor storage
atthe endof theseaeaner ifthe unitwtllnot
be usedfor 30 daysor more.
TRIMMER
When5_mmeris tobestoredfora periodof
time,dean itthoroughly,removeall dirt,
grease,leaves,etc. Storeina dean, dryarea.
1. Cleanentre ldmrnar(See "CLEANING" in
the Maintenancesectionof thismanual).
2. Lutxicateas shownin _ Maintenance
secifon of _s rnanuai.
3. Be surethatallnots, bolts,serews,and
p_nsare securelyfastened. Inspect
movingpartsfor damage,breakageand
wear. Replaceifnecessary.
4. Teach up all rustedor chippedpaint
surfaces;sand lightlybeforepaining.
HANDLE
Youcanfold yourb'immerhandlefor storage.
• L_:<_senhandleknobenoughto alow
upperhandleto be folded forward.
IMPORTANT: V_nenfoldingthe handlefor
stcmgeor b'easpertatJon,hesureto foldthe
handleas shown eryoun_y damage the
controlcables.
handle
Handle knob
ENGINE
FUELSYSTEM
IMPORTANT: It isimp<xtanttepreventgum
depositsfromforminginessentialfuel system
tank dudngstorage.Also,experience
indicatesthat alcoholblendedfuels(called
gasuhelor usingethanolor methanol)can
attractmoisturewhichleads toseparalton
and formation of addsduringstorage.Acidic
gas _ damagethefuel systemof an
engine while in storage.
1. Drainthe fuel tank.
2. Start the engine and let it run until the
fuel lines and carburetor are empty.
• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
productsin the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
• Use fresh fuel next season.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizerisanaccaptaUe
aitemativein minin_ng the formationof fuel
gumdepositsduringstorage. Addstabiizer
togasolineinfueltankor storagecontainer.
Alwaysfollowthemix ra{_ofoundonstabgizer
ceatainer. Run engineat least10 minutes
after addi'K3 stabilizerto allowthe stabilizerto
reachthe carburetor. Donot drainthe gas
tank and carburetor if usingfuel stabilizer.
ENGINEOL
Drab oil(withenginewarm)and replacewith
cleanengineoil. (See"ENGINE" le the
Maintenancesectionofthismanual).
CYUNDER
1. Remove spark plug.
2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through
spark plug hole into cylinder.
3. Pull starter handle slowlya few times
to distribute oil.
4. Replace with new spark plug.
OTHER
• Do notsteregasolinefromone seasonto
another.
• Replaceyeargasoline canifyear can
startsto rusL Rust and/ordidinyour
gasolinewillcause problems.
• Ifpossble, storeyourunitindoorsand
covorittogivepretecltonfrom dustand did.
• Cover year unitwitha suitableprotective
coverthatdoesnot retainmoisture.Do
notuseplaslJc.Plasticcannotbreathe,
whichalows condensationtoform andwill
causeyourunittomst.
IMPORTANT: Nevercovertrimmerwhile
engineand exhaustareas are stillwarm.
• I=CAUTION: Never store the trimmer
with gasoline in the tank inside a building
where fumes may reach an open flame or
spark. Allow the engine to cool before
partssuchascarburetor,fuel filter,fuel hoseor15 storing in any enclosure.