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SUGGESTIONS FOR STORING YOUR ENGINE
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.
WARNING
The spraying by a garden hose or high pressure cleaner may result in water entering the air filter
and the opening of the muffler. 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.
PREPARATION FOR STORAGE ENGINE
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 when you use it again.
Fuel
Gasoline will oxidize and deteriorate in storage. Deteriorated gasoline will cause hard starting, and
it leaves gum deposits that clog the fuel system.
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. Fuel problems
may occur within a few months, or even less if the gasoline was not fresh when you filled the fuel
tank. Therefore we recommend do not use gasoline older than 30 days.
If the gasoline in your engine deteriorates during storage, you may need to have the carburetor,
and other fuel system components, serviced or replaced. Fuel system damage or engine
performance problems resulting from neglected storage preparation are not covered under
Warranty.
Adding Gasoline Stabilizer to Extend Fuel Storage Life
When adding a gasoline 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 gasoline stabilizer by following the manufacturer's instructions.
2. After adding a gasoline stabilizer, run the engine outdoors for 10 minutes to be sure that treated
gasoline has replaced the untreated gasoline in the carburetor.
