STORAGE
Storing Machine Safety
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Fuel vapors are explosive and flammable.
Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide
and can cause serious illness or death:
• Run the engine only long enough to move the machine to or
from storage.
• Do not store vehicle with fuel in the tank inside a building where
fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing the machine in any enclosure.
1. Repair any worn or damaged parts. Replace parts if necessary.
Tighten loose hardware.
2. Remove debris from machine.
3. Wash the machine and apply wax to metal and plastic surfaces.
4. Run machine for five minutes to dry belts and pulleys.
5. Apply light coat of engine oil to pivot and wear points to prevent rust.
6. Check tire pressure.
Preparing Machine for Storage
Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
Fuel:
If you have been using “Stabilized Fuel,” add stabilized fuel to tank until
the tank is full. Turn off fuel shutoff.
NOTE: Filling the fuel tank reduces the amount of air in the fuel tank and
helps reduce deterioration of fuel.
If you are not using “Stabilized Fuel”:
1. Park machine safely in a well-ventilated area.
NOTE: Try to anticipate the last time the machine will be used for the
season so very little fuel is left in the fuel tank.
2. Turn on engine and allow to run until it runs out of fuel.
3. Turn key to off position.
4. Mix fresh fuel and fuel stabilizer in separate container.
Follow stabilizer instructions for mixing.
5. Fill fuel tank with stabilized fuel.
6. Run engine for a few minutes to allow fuel mixture to circulate through
carburetor on engine.
7. Turn off engine. Turn off the fuel shutoff.
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