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ITEM 63022
SAFETY
SETU
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M
AINTENANCE
Long-Term Storage
When the Auger is to remain idle for longer than 20
days, prepare the Engine for storage as follows:
1.
CLEANING
:
Wait for Engine to cool, then clean Engine with
dry cloth.
NOTICE:
Do not clean using water.
The water will gradually enter the Engine
and cause rust damage. Apply a thin coat
of rust preventive oil to all metal parts.
2.
FUEL:
To protect the fuel tank during storage, fill
the tank with gasoline Follow Refer to
Checking and Filling Fuel
on page 13.
WARNING!
TO pREVENT SERIOUS
INJURY FROM FIRE:
in a well-ventilated area away from ignition
sources. If the engine is hot from use, shut
the engine off and wait for it to cool before
adding fuel. Do not smoke.
3.
LUBRICATION:
a. Clean out area around spark plug.
Remove spark plug and pour one tablespoon of
engine oil into cylinder through spark plug hole.
b. Replace spark plug, but leave
spark plug wire disconnected.
c. Pull Starter Handle to distribute oil in cylinder.
Stop after one or two revolutions when you
feel the piston start the compression stroke
(when you start to feel resistance).
4.
STORAGE AREA:
Cover and store in a dry, level, well-ventilated
area out of reach of children. Storage area should
also be away from ignition sources, such as
water heaters, clothes dryers, and furnaces.
NOTICE:
During extended storage periods the
Engine must be started every 3 months and allowed
to run for 15 – 20 minutes or the Warranty is VOID.
5.
AFTER STORAGE:
Before starting the Engine during or after
storage, keep in mind that untreated gasoline
will deteriorate quickly. Drain the fuel
tank and change to fresh fuel if untreated
gasoline has been sitting for a month, if
treated gasoline has been sitting beyond the
fuel stabilizer’s recommended time period,
or if the Engine does not start.
