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STORAGE PROCEDURE
1.
Change the engine oil .
2.
Remove the spark plug .
3.
Pour a tablespoon (5
－
10 cc) of clean engine oil into the cylinder.
4.
Pull the starter grip several times to distribute the oil in the cylinder.
5.
Reinstall the spark plug and
attach the spark plug cap
.
6.
Pull the recoil starter grip slowly until resistance is felt. This will close the
valves so moisture cannot enter the engine cylinder. Return the recoil starter
grip gently.
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
If your pump 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.
Unless all fuel has been drained from the fuel tank, leave the fuel valve lever in
the OFF position to reduce the possibility of fuel leakage.
Place the pump on a level surface. Tilting can cause fuel or oil leakage.
With the engine and exhaust system cool, cover the pump 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 pump,
promoting rust and corrosion.
REMOVAL FROM STORAGE
Check your pump as described in the CHECK BEFORE OPERATION chapter of
this manual.
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 that 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 may
smoke briefly at startup. This is normal.
TRANSPORTING
If the pump has been running, allow the engine to cool for at least 15 minutes
before loading the pump on the transport vehicle. A hot engine and exhaust
