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STORAGE
WARNING: Perform the following
steps after each use:
S Allow engine to cool, and secure the unit
before storing or transporting.
S Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated area
where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or
open flames f rom water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
S Store unit with all guards in place. Position
unit so that any s harp object cannot acci-
dentally cause injury.
S Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of
children.
SEASONAL STORAGE
Prepare unitfor storage at endof season or if
it will not be used for 30 days or more.
If your unit is to be stored for a period of ti m e:
S Clean the ent ire unit before lengthy stor-
age.
S Store in a clean dry area.
S Lightly oil external metal surfaces.
FUEL SYSTEM
Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA-
TION sectionof thismanual, seemessagela-
beled IMPORTANT regarding the use of ga-
sohol in your engine.
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable a lternative in
minimizing t he formation of fuel gum deposits
during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel
tank or fuel storage container . F ollow the mix
instructions found o n stabilizer container. R un
engine at least 5 minutes after adding stabilizer.
HELPFUL TIP
During storageof your gas/
oilmixture, theoil will sepa-
rate from the gas.
We recommend that you
shake the gas can weekly
toinsure p roper blendingof
the gas and oil.
ENGINE
S Remove spark plugand pour 1teaspoonof
40:1, 2- cycleengine oil(air cooled) through
the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the
starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil.
S Replacespark plug with newone ofrecom-
mended type and heat range.
S Clean air filter.
S Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts,
and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken,
or worn parts.
S At the beginning of the next season, use
only fresh f uelhaving thepropergasolineto
oil ratio.
OTHER
S Do not store gasoline from one season to
another.
S Replaceyour gasolinecanif itstarts torust.