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Storage
DRAIN FLUIDS BEFORE LONG TERM STORAGE
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.
Prepare for Storage
Follow the steps below to prepare your plate compactor for storage.
Read your engine manual for detailed instructions on preparing the
engine for storage.
1. Run the engine until the fuel is consumed.
2. Allow the engine to cool down. While the engine is still warm,
drain the oil by detaching the flexible oil line hose, tipping the
plate compactor slightly on its side and draining the oil into an
approved container (see Figure 15).
3. Detach the spark plug wire.
4. For more compact storage, fold the upper handlebars assembly
down (see Figure 16).
For Lifting and Transporting
1. Always allow the engine to cool down before transporting or
before short term storage. Use the handles on the front and rear
of the plate compactor to lift (see Figure 15).
!
WARNING
OIL DRAIN
HOSE
Figure 15
Figure 16
LIFT
HANDLE
LIFT
HANDLE
