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about performing this procedure, contact an
authorized service dealer or call
1--800--554--6723.
STORAGE
WARNING: Perform the following
steps after each use:
S Allow engineto c oolbefore storing ortrans-
porting.
S Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated area
where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or
open flames from wa ter heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
S Store unit with all guards in place. Position
unit so that any sharp object cannot acci-
dentally cause injury.
S Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of
children.
SEASONAL STORAGE
Prepareunit for storage at endof season or if
it w ill not be used for 30 days or m ore.
If your unit is to be stored for a period of time:
S Clean the entire u nit before lengthy stor age.
S Store in a clean dry area.
S Lightly oil external metal surfaces.
FUEL SYSTEM
Under FUELING EN GINE in the OPERA-
TION sectionof this manual,see messagela-
beled IMPORTANT regarding the u se of ga-
sohol in your engine.
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in
minimizing the formation offuelgum deposits
during storage. Add stabilizer to the gasoline
in the fuel tank or fuel storage container.
Follow themix instructi o ns foundon stabilizer
container. Run engineat least 5 minutes after
adding stabilizer.
HELPFUL TIP
During storage of yourgas/
oil mixture, the oilwill sepa-
rate from the gas.
We recommend that you
shake t he gas can weekly
to insu reproper blendingof
the gas and oil.
ENGINE
S Remove spark plugand pour 1teaspoonof
40:1, 2- cycl eengine oil(air cooled)through
the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the
starter rope 8 to 10 t im es to distribute oil.
S Replace spark plug w ith newone ofreco m-
mended type and heat range.
S Clean air filter.
S Check entire unit for loose scr ews, nuts,
and bolts. Replace any damaged, br oken,
or worn parts.
S At the beginning of the next season, use
only fresh fuel hav ingtheproper gasolineto
oil ratio.
OTHER
S Do not store gasoline from one season to
another. Replace your gasoline ca n if it
starts to ru st.