CARRIAGE AND STORAGE
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CARRIAGE
AND
STORAGE
CARRIAGE
A CAUTION
To
avoid
personal Injury:
•
Fix
the
engine securely
not
to
fall
during
operation.
•
Do
not
stand
near
or
under
the
engine
while
carrying
it.
• The engine
is
heavy. In handling it,
be
very alert
not
to get
your
hands and
body
caught
in.
1.
Use carrier such as crane when carrying the engine, or
hurt your waist and yourself. Support the engine
securely with rope not to fall while carrying it.
2.
When lifting the engine, put the hook securely to metal
fittings attached to the engine. Use strong hook and
fittings enough to hang the engine.
STORAGE
A CAUTION
To
avoid
personal Injury:
• Do
not
clean
the
machine
with
engine
running.
•
To
avoid
the
danger
of
exhaust
fume
poisoning,
do
not
operate
the
engine
in
a
closed
building
without
proper
ventilation.
• When
storing
the engine
just
after
running,
l
et
the
engine
cool
off.
Before storing the engine for more than a few months,
remove any dirt
on
the machine, and:
1.
Drain the coolant in the radiator. Open the cock
at
the
bottom
of
the radiator, and remove the pressure cap to
drain water completely. Leave the cock open. Hang a
note
wr
itten "No water" on the pressure cap. Since
water may freeze when the temperature drops below
o• C (32° F), it is very Important that no water is left
In
the machine.
2.
Remove dirty engine oil, fill with new oil and run the
engine for about 5 minutes to let the oil penetrate
to
all
the parts.
3.
Check all the bolts and nuts, and tighten if necessary.
4. Remove the battery from the engine, adjust the
electrolyte level, and recharge it. Store the battery in a
dry and dark place.
5.
When the engine is not used for a long period
of
time,
run it for about 5 minutes under no load every 2 to 3
months to keep it free from rust.
If
the engine is stomd
without any running, moisture in the air may condense
into dew over the sliding parts
of
the engine, resulting
In
rust there.
6.
If
you forget
to
run the engine for longer than 5 to 6
months, apply enough engine oil to the valve guide
and valve stem seal and make sure the valve works
smoothly before starting the engine.
7.
Store the engine in a flat place and remove the key
from engine.
8.
Do not store the engine in a place where has
flammable materials such as dry grass or straw.
9.
When covering the engine for storage, let engine and
muffler cool
off
completely.
10. Operate the engine after checking and repairing
damaged wirings or pipes, and clearing flammable
materials carried by mouse.
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