Wacker Neuson BH 65, Operator'S Manual

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13 Storage
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13 Storage
If the machine will not operated for a while, e.g. during the winter, do the follow-
ing:
Performing preparations
1. Switch off the engine.
2. Remove tool.
3. Lean the machine upright against a solid object and secure it to prevent it
from toppling over.
Wacker Neuson recommends to hang the machine on the truck.
4. Let machine cool off.
Emptying the fuel system
The gasoline in the fuel partially evaporates during long-term storage. The two-
cycle oil in the fuel does not evaporate. After long-term storage the mixture ratio
of gasoline to two-cycle oil is no longer correct. For this reason, the fuel system
must be be empty for long-term storage.
1. Remove any dirt around the fuel cap.
2. Unscrew and remove fuel cap.
3. Pump the fuel out into a suitable container or tank, e.g. with a suction pump.
4. Position the fuel cap and tighten it.
5. Start the engine and let it idle until the fuel in the carburetor is used up and
the engine stops.
Storing the machine
1. Clean the machine.
2. Oil areas such as the tool holder and the handle, where there is a risk of rust-
ing.
3. Store the machine in a dry place.
WARNING
Danger of fire and explosions by fuel.
Any fuel that escapes can ignite and cause severe burns.
f Lift and move the machine in the upright position.
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