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Storage
Long term storage (Over 30 days)
Do not store your unit for a prolonged period of time (30 days of longer) without performing
protective storage maintenance which includes the following:
1. Purge bulb
1) Drain the fuel tank completely.
A. Alternately press and release the purge bulb a number of times to remove the fuel from
the purge bulb.
B. Start the engine and run it at idle speed until it comes to a natural stop.
2) Always store fuel in approved container.
2. Ignition switch
3) Place the ignition switch in the "STOP" position.
4) Remove accumulation of grease, oil, dirt and debris from exterior of unit.
5) Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are required.
6) Tighten all the screws, bolts and nuts.
3. Spark plug cap.
4. Spark plug.
7) Remove the spark plug and pour 10 mL of fresh, clean, two-stroke engine oil into the
cylinder through the spark plug hole.
A. Place a clean cloth over the spark plug hole.
B. Pull the recoil starter handle 2 or 3 times to distribute the oil inside the cylinder.
8) Install the spark plug (Do not connect ignition cable).
9) Once the unit is sufficiently cool and dry, wrap the engine section in a plastic bag or other
covering before putting them in storage.
10)Store unit in a dry, dust free place, out of the reach of children and other unauthorized
persons.
WARNING
Do not store in an enclosure where fuel fumes may accumulate or reach an open
flame or spark.
NOTE
For future reference, you should keep this Operator's Manual.
