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STORAGE
WARNING: Perform the following
steps after each use:
S Allow engine to cool, and se cure 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 from water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
S Store unit with all guards in place. Position
unit so t hat any shar p object cannot acci-
dentally cause injury.
S Store unit and fuel well out of the
reach of
children.
SEASONAL STORAGE
Prepareunit for storage atend of season or if
it will not be used for 30 days or m ore.
If your unitis tobe st ored for aperiod of time:
S Clean the entire unit before lengthy storage.
S Store in a clean dry area.
S Lightly oil external metal surfaces.
FUEL SYSTEM
Under FUE LING ENGINE in the OPER A-
TION sectionofthismanual,see messagela-
beled IMPORTANT regarding the u se of ga-
sohol in your engine.
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in
minimizing the f ormation offuel gumdeposits
during storage. Add stabilizer to the gasoline
in the fuel tank or fuel st orage container. Fol-
low the m ix instructions found on stabilizer
container. Runengine at least5 minutes aft e r
adding stabilizer.
HELPFUL TIP
During storage ofyourgas/
oilmixture,the oilwillsepa-
rate fr om the gas.
We recommend that you
shake the gas can weekly
toinsureproper blendingof
the gas and oil.
ENGINE
S Removespar k plugand pour1 t easpoonof
40:1,2-cycle engineoil (aircooled)through
the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the
starter rope 8 to 10 t imes to distribute oil.
S Replacespark plug withnew one 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, u se
only freshfuel havingtheproper gasolineto
oil ratio.
OTHER
S Do not st ore gasoline from one season to
another.
S Replaceyour gasolinecanif itstarts torust.