LONG TERM STORAGE
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L-N Operation Manual
1. Perform the next Periodic Maintenance
procedure. For example, if there are 10 hours
before the 200 hour maintenance, you should
do the maintenance before you place the
engine in storage.
See the Periodic
Maintenance Schedule on page 59
2. Start the engine. Allow the engine to idle, or
run without load if there is no idle position in
your application, for approximately 3 minutes
and then stop the engine.
3. Drain the engine oil while the engine is still
warm and fill with new oil.
See Replace
.
4. Recoil start engines:
(a) Push the decompression lever down and
hold it while slowly pulling the recoil starter
2 or 3 times. Do not start the engine.
(b) Pull the decompression lever up. Pull the
recoil starter slowly and stop when there is
resistance. This procedure closes the
intake and exhaust valves in the
compression position and helps prevent
rust.
5. Electric start engines:
(a) Set the decompression lever at the non-
compression position. Do not move the
speed control lever to the START or RUN
position.
(b) Turn the key to the start position and turn
the engine for 2 to 3 seconds. Do not start
the engine.
(c) Pull the decompression lever up.
6. Drain the fuel tank or make sure it is
completely full.
7. Protect the air cleaner, muffler and electrical
components (dynamo, starter motor,
switches) from water and dust.
8. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable to
prevent the battery from discharging.
9. Check the battery fluid and add distilled water
as required.
10. Charge the battery once a month during
storage.
11. Clean the engine and store it in a dry place.
12. Rotate the engine without starting every four
to six months.
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CAUTION
FLYING OBJECT HAZARD!
• ALWAYS wear eye protection when
servicing the engine and when using
compressed air or high-pressure
water. Dust, flying debris, compressed
air, pressurized water or steam may
injure your eyes.
• Failure to comply may result in minor
or moderate injury.
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CAUTION
Protect the air cleaner, and electric
components from damage when you
use steam or use high-pressure water to
clean the engine.
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