SAFETY DECALS
All Guards Must Be In
Place While Machine
Is In Operation
AERATOR STORAGE
WARNING
SAFETY WARNING: TO PREVENT POSSIBLE EX-
PLOSION OR IGNITION OF VAPORIZED FUEL,
DO NOT STORE EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL IN TANK
OR CARBURETOR OR NEAR OPEN FLAME (I.E.
FURNACE, WATER HEATER, PILOT LIGHT).
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
Before the Aerator is put into storage for any period exceeding
30 days, the following steps should be taken.
1. Drain all fuel from fuel tank and fuel lines.
2. Start engine and run until all fuel is used from carburetor
float bowl.
3. While engine is still warm, drain the crankcase oil and
replace with the proper weight oil corresponding to the
season the Aerator will next be used.
4. Remove the spark plug and squirt a small quantity of engine
oil into the cylinder. Turn the engine over a few times to
distribute that oil.
5. Lubricate all lubrication fittings.
To put Aerator into operation after an extended storage:
1. Check for loose parts and tighten if necessary.
2. Check for cracked or broken tines and replace.
3. Fill fuel tank.
4. Check engine and gear reduction case oil levels (with en-
gine in a level position).
5. Start engine.
6. Check for fuel leaks.
7. Check operation of control handle(s) to make sure unit
stops when lever is released forward.
8. Aerator is equipped with fuel shut-off valve, close valve
before transporting.
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