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CAUTION
ALWAYS
all the machine to cool completely before storage or transportation.
9.0
Drain the fuel tank using a siphon or similar fuel retrieval device.
9.1
Store the fuel in a suitable fuel container for transport.
9.2
Allow the engine to cool completely.
9.3
Ensure the fuel tap and engine switch are in the off position.
9.4
Secure the machine upright in the vehincle so it cannot move during transportation.
9.5
Fuel and its vapours are flammable so keep away from possible sources of ignition.
NOTE
If the machine is to be stored for periods of 30 days or more, then it is essential to
prepare the machine for storage correctly.
Failure to do so could result in issues making the machine difficult to start or cause
poor running.
9.6
Drain the fuel tank using a siphon or similar fuel retrieval device, into a suitable fuel
container.
9.7
Run the engine under no load until the machine stops, to remove any remaining fuel
from the carburetor and fuel lines.
9.8
Allow the engine to cool completely.
9.9
Drain the engine oil from the engine following the procedure laid out in the maintenance
section of this manual and refill with fresh engine oil.
9.10
Clean the area around the spark plug and remove the spark plug following the
procedure laid out in the maintenance section of this manual.
9.11
Pour a teaspoon of fresh engine oil down the spark plug hole into the cylinder bore.
9.12
Gently pull the recoil start handle 4 to 5 times to coat the cylinder wall with a coating of
fresh engine oil.
9.13
Refit the spark plug but leave the spark plug HT lead cap removed.
9.14
Clean the machine following the cleaning procedure as laid out in the maintenance
section of this manual.
9.15
Check the tightness of all nuts, bolts and screws.
9.16
Store upright, in a call dry place away from extremes of temperature change and away
from any possible sources of ignition
9. TRANSPORTATION & STORAGE
TRANSPORT
STORAGE
