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Storage
DO NOT STORE THE CULTIVATOR IN
UNVENTILATED AREA
where fuel fumes may reach flame, sparks, pilot lights
or other ignition source.
Drain fuel outdoors away from any ignition sources.
Use only approved fuel containers.
Never store equipment with gasoline in the tank inside of a
closed building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
Allow the engine to cool before storing in any building.
Add a fuel stabilizer to gas tank and run for 10-15 minutes to
prevent fuel from gumming up during an extended storage period.
Prepare for Storage
Follow the steps below to prepare your cultivator for storage. Read
your engine manual for detailed instructions on preparing the
engine for storage.
1. Protect wheels and axles from rust: Remove lock pin and slide
wheel off hub. Coat the axles lightly with axle grease. Slide wheel
back on hub and insert lock pin.
2. Drain fuel system completely following engine manufacturer’s
instructions or add fuel stabilizer to prevent fuel from gumming
up during extended storage period.
3. While engine is still warm, drain the oil from the engine. Refill
with fresh oil of the recommended grade.
4. Clean external surfaces, engine and cooling fan.
5. Remove spark plug, pour one ounce of SAE 30 oil into spark
plug hole.
6. Plug hole and pull starter cord slowly to distribute oil evenly in
cylinder head area.
7. Reinstall spark plug.
8. Transport unit to a suitable storage location. If you have chosen
to use a fuel stabilizer and have not drained the fuel system,
follow all safety instructions storage precautions in this manual
to prevent the possibility of fire from the ignition of gasoline
fumes. Remember, gasoline fumes can travel to distant sources of
ignition and ignite, causing risk of explosion and fire.
9. If there is any possibility of unauthorized use or tampering,
remove the spark plug and store it in a safe place before storing
the cultivator unit. Be sure to plug the spark plug hole to prevent
foreign material from entering.
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WARNING
