STORAGE
STORAGE PREPARATION
CLEANING
REMOVAL FROM STORAGE
TRANSPORTING
DRAINING CARBURETOR
Proper storage preparation is essential for keeping your engine
trouble free and looking good. The following steps will help to
keep rust and corrosion from impairing your engine’s function and
appearance, and will make the engine easier to start after storage.
If the engine has been running, allow it to cool for at least half an
hour before cleaning. Clean all exterior surfaces, touch up any
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of oil.
Check your engine as described in the chapter CHECK BEFORE
OPERATION.
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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,
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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.
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
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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.
Be sure all fuel has been drained from the fuel tank, to reduce the
possibility of fuel leakage.
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, recharge the
battery once a month while the engine is in storage. This will help
to extend the service life of the battery.
1. Place a container underneath the carburetor, and use funnel
to avoid spattering.
2. Remove the drain plug and sediment cup, then, open the fuel
cock.
3. Immediately reassemble sediment cup and drain bolt after fuel
completely draining. And screw down.
1) Change the engine oil.
2) Remove the spark plugs.
3) Pour a tablespoon (5-10 cc) of clean engine oil into the
cylinder.
Notice:
Using a garden hose or pressure washing equipment
can force water into the air cleaner or muffler
opening. Water in the air cleaner will soak the air
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Water contacting a hot engine can cause damage. If
the engine has been running, allow it to cool for at
least half an hour before washing.
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4) Pull the starter rope several times to distribute the oil in
the cylinder.
5) Reinstall the spark plugs.
6) Pull the starter rope slowly until resistance is felt. This
will close the valves so moisture cannot enter the engine
cylinder. Return the starter rope gently.
7) Put the out case on the engine and place in the ventilated
and dry area.
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