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Clean fuel strainer
WARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain conditions. Do not smoke or allow
flames or sparks in the area.
Remove the fuel strainer from the fuel tank and fuel line.
Clean the fuel strainer (remove dirt which has accumulated on the mesh, and check that the mesh
is not broken anywhere).
Reinstall the fuel strainer and fuel line.
A: Fuel Strainer
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
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 any
appliance that operates with a flame, such as a furnace, 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.
Keep the engine level in storage. 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.
REMOVAL FROM STORAGE
Check your engine as described in the BEFORE OPERATION CHECKS section of this manual
(see page 4).
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 it contains only fresh gasoline. Gasoline oxidizes and
deteriorates over time, causing hard starting.
If the cylinder was coated with oil during storage preparation, the engine will smoke briefly at
startup. This is normal.
TRANSPORTING
Keep the engine level when transporting to reduce the possibility of fuel leakage.
