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VIII. Seasonal Storage
If engine is to be unused for more than a month, prepare
engine as indicated below:
A. Fuel System
Fuel stored in the tank will gradually deteriorate, leaving
gum deposits which will clog the carburetor or fuel system.
To avoid these problems, treat the fuel system in one of the
two following methods:
Method 1
NOTE
Tecumseh recommends using
UL
UL
UL
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ULTRA
TRA
TRA
TRA
TRA-FRESH
-FRESH
-FRESH
-FRESH
-FRESH
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Gaso-
line Stabilizer
as an acceptable method of minimizing forma-
tion of fuel gum deposits during storage. This product is avail-
able from your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer.
1.
Add fuel preservative/stabilizer according to
manufacturer’s instructions.
2.
Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer
to allow it to reach carburetors.
NOTES
Always follow mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Failure
to do so may result in equipment damage.
DO NOT drain stabilizer from carburetor. Doing so may result
in gum deposits and/or corrosion and cause equipment mal-
function.
Instead of using a fuel preservative/stabilizer, you can empty
the fuel tank as follows:
Method 2
To prevent serious injury from fuel fires, empty fuel tank
by running engine until it stops from lack of fuel.
DO NOT attempt to pour fuel from engine.
