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! WARNING
EXHAUST GAS IS DEADLY!
Never operate engine-powered equipment
indoors without a proper exhaust system, ample fresh
air ventilation and an operable carbon monoxide
detector.
2. Use fresh gasoline and fi ll the fuel tank after each day’s use to
reduce problems with moisture condensation if this is a gasoline
engine.
3. Keep the battery in a well-charged condition.
4. After each use push the equipment throttle knob or lever to the
middle of its speed range. Then, if ice forms on the linkage during
storage it will be easier to start the engine.
OUT-OF-SERVICE PROTECTION
Protect an engine that will be out of service for more than 30 days as
follows:
1 Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature then,
shut-off the fuel supply and let the engine run until it stops.
2 If the equipment will not be operated for more than 30days, add a
fuel preservative (ie. Sta-Bil) to the equipment fuel tank. Follow the
instructions on the container label. Unless a preservative is added,
gasoline will deteriorate causing fuel system corrosion, gum
formation and varnish-like deposits which can lead to hard starting
and rough operation.
3 Drain oil from the engine while it is still warm. Refi ll with fresh oil
and attach a tag stating the viscosity of the oil used.
4 To prevent rust in the cylinder bore, remove the spark plug and pour
30mL (2 tbsp. or 1oz.) of SAE 30 oil in the opening. Turn the
crankshaft several times by hand and reinstall the spark plug.
5 Clean the outside of the engine with an oiled cloth.
6 Perform air cleaner maintenance as instructed in Periodic
Maintenance.
7 Plug the exhaust outlet to prevent moisture, dirt, bugs, ect. from
entering.
Battery gas is explosive. Wear safety glasses
and do not smoke while servicing batteries. Lead acid
batteries give off a highly explosive hydrogen gas
which can be ignited by fl ame, electrical arcing or
smoking.
8 Disconnect the battery (negative (-) cable fi rst) and follow the
battery or equipment manufacturer’s storage instructions.
9 Cover the engine with a plastic sheet or canvas and store in a dry
place.
RETURNING THE ENGINE TO SERVICE
1 Remove the cover and all protective wrapping and the plug from the
exhaust outlet.
2 Check the tag on the oil base. Change the oil if the viscosity is not
appropriate for the expected ambient temperatures.
3 Check the fuel fi lter and fuel lines to make sure they are secure and
have no cracks.
4 Check that the choke, throttle and governor linkages move freely.
5 If so equipped, clean and check the battery according to the battery
or equipment manufacturer’s instructions and connect the battery
cables (positive (+) cable fi rst).
6 Start the engine. The initial startup may be slow and there may be
smoke and rough operation for a few minutes until the oil in
the cylinder burns off. If the engine does not start, clean or replace
the spark plug as it may have been fouled by the oil added to the
cylinder when the equipment was stored.
! WARNING