HELPFUL TIPS
&
SUGGESTIONS
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.
If equipped
with
a
battery for an electric starter
(QXE2
type), recharge
This
will
help to extend the service life of the battery.
.
the battery once a month while
the
engine is in storage.
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 cylinders were coated with oil during storage preparation, the
engine
may
smoke briefly at startup. This is normal.
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