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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
CLEANING THE UNIT
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Use a small brush to clean off the outside of the unit
and to keep the air vents free of obstructions.
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Do not use strong detergents or petroleum based
cleaners, such as kerosene. Some household
cleaners contain aromatic oils such as pine and
lemon that can damage the plastic housings or
handles. Wipe off any moisture with a soft cloth.
STORAGE
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Never store the unit with fuel in the tank where
fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
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Allow the engine to cool before storing.
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Store the unit in a locked up area to prevent
unauthorized use or damage.
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Store the unit in a dry, well-ventilated area. Do not
store next to corrosive material like fertilizer.
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Store the unit out of the reach of children.
LONG TERM STORAGE
If the unit will be stored for an extended time:
1. Drain all gasoline from the gas tank into a container.
Do not use gas that has been stored for more than
60 days. Dispose of the old gasoline in accordance
with Federal, State and Local regulations.
2. Start the engine and allow it to run until it stalls. This
ensures that all gasoline has been drained from the
carburetor.
3. Allow the engine to cool. Remove the spark plug and
put 1 oz. (30 ml) of high quality motor oil into the
cylinder. Pull the starter rope slowly to distribute the
oil. Reinstall the spark plug.
NOTE: Remove the spark plug and drain all of the oil
from the cylinder before attempting to start the
unit after storage.
4. Change the oil, referring to the Changing the Oil
section. Dispose of the old oil in accordance with
Federal, State and Local regulations.
5. Thoroughly clean the unit and inspect for any loose
or damaged parts. Repair or replace damaged parts
and tighten loose screws, nuts or bolts.
6. To take up less storage area, loosen the handlebar
knobs and fold the handlebar down. The unit is
ready for storage.
TRANSPORTING
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Allow the engine to cool before transporting.
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Secure the unit while transporting.
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Drain the fuel tank before transporting.
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Tighten fuel cap before transporting.
To avoid serious
personal injury,
always turn the unit off and allow it to cool
before you clean or perform any
maintenance on it.
WARNING:
Summary of Contents for 4-Cycle
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