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STORAGE/
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STORAGE
PREPARATION
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.
CLEANING
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
damaged paint,
and
coat
other
areas
that
may rust
with
a light
film
of
oil.
FUEL
e
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
filter,
and
water that
passes
through
the
air filter or
muffler
can
enter
the
cylinder,
causing
damage.
e 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.
Gasoline will oxidize
and
deteriorate in storage. Old gasoline will
cause
hard starting,
and
it
leaves gum deposits
that
clog the fuel
system. If the gasoline in your engine deteriorates during storage,
you may need
to
have
the
carburetor
and
other
fuel system
components serviced
or
replaced.
The Distributor's Limited Warranty does
not
cover fuel system
damage
or
engine
performance
problems
resulting
from
neglected storage preparation.
You
can
extend fuel storage life by adding a fuel stabilizer that
is
formulated
for
that purpose,
or
you
can
avoid fuel deterioration
problems by draining the fuel tank
and
carburetor.
ADDING A
FUEL
STABILIZER
TO
EXTEND
FUEL
STORAGE
LIFE
When
adding
a
fuel
stabilizer,
fill
the
fuel
tank
with
fresh
gasoline.
If
only partially filled, air in the tank will promote fuel
deterioration during storage.
If
you keep a container
of
gasoline
for
refueling,
be
sure that
it
contains only fresh gasoline.
1.
Add fuel stabilizer following the manufacturer's instructions.
2.
After
adding a fuel stabilizer, run the engine outdoors
for
10
minutes
to
be
sure
that
treated gasoline
has
replaced the
untreated gasoline in the carburetor.
3. Stop the engine,
and
move the fuel valve
to
the
OFF
position.
DRAINING
THE
FUEL
TANK AND
CARBURETOR
1.
Place
an
approved gasoline container below the carburetor,
and
use
a funnel
to
avoid spilling fuel.
2.
Remove
the
carburetor
drain
bolt
and sediment cup, and
then move the fuel valve lever
to
the ON position.
3.
FUEL
VALVE
LEVER
WASHER
After
all
the
fuel
has
drain
into
the container, reinstall the
drain bolt
and
sediment
cup.
Tighten them securely.
e
The
length
of
time that
gasoline
can
be
left
in
your
fuel
tank
and
carburetor without
causing
functional
problems will vary with
such
factors
as
gasoline
blend,
your
storage
temperatures,
and
whether
the
fuel
tank
is
partially
or
completely
filled.
The
air
in
a
partially filled
fuel
tank
promotes
fuel
deterioration.
Very
warm storage temperatures accelerate fuel
deterioration.
Gasoline
will
oxidize
and
deteriorate
in
storage.
Deteriorated gasoline will
cause
hard
starting, and
it
leaves
gum
deposits that clog the
fuel
system.
As
a
result,
If
the
engine
is
not
used
for
more
than
one
month,
the
fuel
oil shall
be
drained
thoroughly
to
prevent
from
deterioration
of
the
fuel
in
fuel
system
and
carburetor.
e
The
failures
of
fuel
system
or
engine
performance
arising
from
improper
storage
are
beyond
the
scope
of
the
warranty.
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& Transporting I
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