Storage
WARNING
•
Gasoline vapors can explode.
•
Do not store gasoline more than 30 days.
•
Do not store the machine in an enclosure near
an open flame.
•
Allow the engine to cool before storing it.
Preparing the Machine for
Storage
1.
On the last refueling of the year, add fuel stabilizer to
fresh fuel as directed by the engine manufacturer.
2.
Run the engine for 10 minutes to distribute the
conditioned fuel through the fuel system.
3.
Loosen the hose clamp that secures the fuel line to the
valve and slide the fuel line off the fuel shutoff valve.
4.
Open the fuel shutoff valve and allow the fuel to drain
out of the fuel tank into an approved fuel container.
5.
Install the fuel line onto the fuel shutoff valve and
secure it with a hose clamp.
6.
Run the machine until the engine stops from running
out of fuel.
7.
Prime the engine and start it again.
8.
Allow the engine to run until it stops. When you can
no longer start the engine, it is sufficiently dry.
9.
Stop the engine and allow it to cool.
10.
Remove the ignition key.
11.
Disconnect the spark plug wire.
12.
Remove the spark plug, add 1 oz. (30 ml) of oil through
the spark plug hole, and pull the starter rope
slowly
several times to distribute oil throughout the cylinder
to prevent cylinder corrosion during the off-season.
13.
Loosely install the spark plug.
14.
Dispose of any unused fuel properly. Recycle it
according to local codes, or use it in your automobile.
Note:
Do not store stabilized fuel for more than
90 days.
15.
Clean the machine thoroughly.
16.
Touch up chipped surfaces with paint available from an
Authorized Service Dealer. Sand affected areas before
painting, and use a rust preventative to prevent the
metal parts from rusting.
17.
Tighten all loose screws, bolts, and locknuts. Repair or
replace any damaged parts.
18.
Cover the machine and store it in a clean, dry place
out of the reach of children. Allow the engine to cool
before storing it in any enclosure.
Removing the Machine from
Storage
1.
Remove the spark plug and spin the engine rapidly
using the starter to blow the excess oil from the
cylinder.
2.
Install the spark plug by hand and then torque it to
15 ft-lb (20.4 N-m).
3.
Connect the spark plug wire.
4.
Perform the annual maintenance procedures as given
in the Recommended Maintenance Schedule.
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