HELPFUL TIPS
&
SUGGESTIONS
Engine
Oil
1. Change the engine oil (see page
26).
2.
Remove the spark plug (see page
31).
3.
Pour a tablespoon
(5-
10
cm3)
of
clean engine oil into the cylinder.
4.
Pull the starter rope several times to distribute the oil in the cylinder.
5.
Reinstall
the
spark plug.
Storage Precautions
If your engine
will
be stored with gasoline in the fuel tank and
carburetor,
it
is important to reduce the hazard of gasoline vapor
ignition. Select
a
well-ventilated storage area away from any appliance
that operates with
a
flame, such as
a
furnace, water heater, or clothes
dryer.
Also
avoid any area with
a
spark-producing electric motor,
or
where power tools are operated.
If possible, avoid storage areas with high humidity, because that
promotes rust and corrosion.
Position the equipment
so
.the engine is level. Tilting can cause fuel or
oil leakage.
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.
Removal
From
Storage
Check your engine as described in the
BEFORE
OPERATIONchapter of
this manual.
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 cylinder was coated
with
oil
during storage preparation, the
engine may smoke briefly
at
startup. This is normal.
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