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Unless all fuel has been drained from the fuel tank, leave the fuel valve lever in the OFF position
to reduce the possibility of fuel leakage.
Position the equipment so the engine is level. Tilting can cause fuel or oil leakage.
7. With the engine and exhaust system cool, cover the engine to keep out dust. A hot engine
and exhaust system can ignite or melt some materials. Do not use sheet plastic as a dust
cover. A nonporous cover will trap moisture around the engine, promoting rust and corrosion.
If equipped with a battery for an electric starter, recharge the battery once a month while the
engine is in storage. This will help to extend the service life of the battery.
Removal from Storage
Check your engine as described in the chapter OPERATION.
If the fuel was drained during storage preparation, fill the tank with fresh gasoline. If you keep a
container of gasoline for refueling, be sure that it contains only fresh gasoline. Gasoline oxidizes
and deteriorates over time, causing hard starting.
If the cylinders were coated with oil during storage preparation, the engine may smoke briefly at
startup. This is normal.
Transporting
If the engine has been running, allow it to cool for at least 15 minutes before loading the
engine-powered equipment on the transport vehicle. A hot engine and exhaust system can burn
you and can ignite some materials.
Keep the engine level when transporting to reduce the possibility of fuel leakage. Move the fuel
valve lever to the OFF position.
