MAINTENANCE
19
F-050202L
STORAGE
WARNING: Do not remove petrol
while inside a building, near a
fire, or while you smoke. Petrol
fumes can cause an explosion or
a fire.
When the machine is put in storage for thirty
days or more, follow the steps below to
make sure the machine is in good condition
the following season.
Trimmer
S Completely clean the machine.
S Put the machine in a building that has
good ventilation.
Engine
To prevent engine damage when the ma-
chine is in storage for 30 days or more, fol-
low the steps below:
S Let the engine run until it is out of petrol.
S Drain the oil from the warm engine. Fill the
engine crankcase with new oil.
S Remove the spark plug from the cylinder.
Pour one ounce of oil into the cylinder.
Slowly pull the recoil starter handle so that
the oil will protect the cylinder. Install a new
spark plug in the cylinder.
S Clean dirt and debris from the cylinder
cooling fins and the engine housing.