Tennant 6400IC, Service Manual

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GENERAL INFORMATION
1--21 6400IC MM433 (12--01)
TO STORE MACHINE 30 TO 90 DAYS
1. All of the above plus the following:
2. GAS/LP MACHINES :
Remove the spark plugs.
3. Pour 90 cc (3 oz) of clean engine oil into
each spark plug hole.
4. Remove the ignition coil high tension wire.
Operate the engine starter motor for at least
a dozen revolutions. This distributes the oil
over the cylinder walls.
NOTE: Before preparing the engine for storage,
allow it to cool down to the surrounding
temperature. Oil adheres to cold metal surfaces
much better than hot surfaces.
5. Replace the high tension coil wire and spark
plugs.
6. Drain the gasoline from the carburetor.
TO STORE MACHINE FOR MORE THAN 90
DAYS
1. All of the above plus the following:
2. Drain the engine oil from the engine oil pan.
3. Drain the coolant from the radiator and
engine block.
4. Close the engine cooling system drain
cocks.
5. Drain gasoline from the carburetor, fuel tank,
and the fuel lines.
6. Seal the air cleaner inlet and the exhaust
outlet with weatherproof masking tape.
7. Tighten the engine oil filler cap, the fuel tank
cap, and the radiator cap to make certain
they are securely in place.