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Storage
Engines stored over 30 days need to be drained of fuel to prevent deterioration and gum from forming in fuel system
or on essential carburetor parts. If the gasoline in your engine deteriorates during storage, you may need to have the
carburetor, and other fuel system components, serviced or replaced.
Remove all fuel from tank by running engine until it stops from lack of fuel.
Change oil. See Oil Change section.
Remove spark plug and pour approximately 1 oz. (30 ml) of clean engine oil into the cylinder. Pull the recoil
starter several times to distribute the oil, and reinstall the spark plug.
Clean debris from around engine, and under, around, and behind muffler. Apply a light film of oil on any areas that
are susceptible to rust.
Store in a clean, dry and well ventilated area away from any appliance that operates with a flame or pilot light,
such as a furnace, water heater, or clothes dryer. Avoid any area with a spark producing electric motor, or where
power tools are operated.
If possible, avoid storage areas with high humidity.
Keep the engine level in storage. Tilting can cause fuel or oil leakage.
Removing From Storage
Check your engine as described in the Pre-Operation Check section in this manual.
If the fuel was drained during storage preparation, fill the tank with fresh gasoline. If you keep a container of
gasoline for refueling, make certain it contains only fresh fuel. Gasoline oxidizes and deteriorates over time,
causing hard starting.
If the cylinder was coated with oil during storage preparation, the engine will smoke briefly at startup. This is
normal.
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Maintaining
the
Engine
WARNING
Accumulation of debris
around muffler could
cause a fire. Inspect and
clean before every use.
IMPORTANT: Do not
spray engine with water
to clean because water
could contaminate fuel.
Using a garden hose
or pressure washing
equipment can also force
water into the air cleaner
or muffler opening. Water
in the air cleaner will soak
the paper element, and
water that passes through
the element or muffler
can enter the cylinder,
causing damage.