Storage
Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place.
Preparing the Machine for
Storage
WARNING
Gasoline vapors can explode.
•
Do not store gasoline more than 30 days.
•
Do not store the machine in an enclosure near
an open flame.
•
Allow the engine to cool before storing it.
1.
On the last refueling of the year, add fuel stabilizer to
the fuel as directed by the engine manufacturer.
2.
Dispose of any unused fuel properly. Recycle it
according to local codes, or use it in your automobile.
Note:
Old fuel in the fuel tank is the leading cause of
hard starting. Do not store fuel without stabilizer more
than 30 days, and do not store stabilized fuel more than
90 days.
3.
Run the machine until the engine stops from running
out of fuel.
4.
Start the engine again.
5.
Allow the engine to run until it stops. When you can
no longer start the engine, it is sufficiently dry.
6.
Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
7.
Remove the spark plug, add 30 ml (1 oz) of oil through
the spark plug hole, and pull the starter rope slowly
several times to distribute oil throughout the cylinder
to prevent cylinder corrosion during the off-season.
8.
Loosely install the spark plug.
9.
Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws.
Folding the Handle
WARNING
Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can
damage the cables, causing an unsafe operating
condition.
•
Do not damage the cables when folding or
unfolding the handle.
•
If a cable is damaged, contact an Authorized
Service Dealer.
1.
Disengage the handle locks until you can move the
upper handle freely.
2.
Fold the handle forward either to the vertical position
or the fully forward position as shown in
Important:
Route the cables to the outside of the
handle locks as you fold the handle.
Figure 29
1.
Handle lock engaged
position
2.
Handle lock disengaged
positions
3.
To unfold the handle, refer to
(page 5)
.
Removing the Machine from
Storage
1.
Check and tighten all fasteners.
2.
Remove the spark plug and spin the engine rapidly
using the starter to blow excess oil from the cylinder.
3.
Install the spark plug and tighten it with a torque
wrench to 15 ft-lb (20 N-m).
4.
Perform any needed maintenance procedures; refer to
Preparing for Maintenance (page 14)
.
5.
Check the engine-oil level; refer to
Engine-Oil Level (page 9)
.
6.
Fuel the fuel tank with fresh gasoline; refer to
the Fuel Tank (page 8)
.
7.
Connect the wire to the spark plug.
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