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Draining the Fuel Tank
1. Disconnect the fuel line to the engine, and drain the fuel tank
into an approved gasoline container. If the fuel tank is
equipped with a valve, turn the fuel valve to the OPEN or ON
position to enable draining. After draining is completed,
reconnect the fuel line.
2. To drain the FI system completely, start the engine (see page
4) and allow the engine to run until it stops.
3. When the engine stops, turn the engine switch to the OFF
position.
Leaving the engine switch at the ON position will drain the
battery.
4. If the fuel tank is equipped with a valve, turn the fuel valve to
the CLOSED or OFF position.
Engine Oil
1. Change the engine oil (see page 7).
2. Remove the spark plugs (see page 9).
3. Pour 5–10 cm
3
(5–10 cc, 1–2 teaspoons) of clean engine oil
into each cylinder.
4. Turn the engine for a few seconds by turning the engine
switch to the START position to distribute the oil in the
cylinders.
5. Reinstall the spark plugs.
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured when handling
fuel.
• Stop the engine and let it cool before handling fuel.
• Keep heat, sparks, and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Keep away from your vehicle.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
Storage Precautions
If your engine will be stored with gasoline in the fuel tank, it is
important to reduce the hazard of gasoline vapor ignition. Select
a well ventilated storage area away from any appliance that
operates with a flame, such as a furnace, water heater, or
clothes dryer. Also avoid any area with a
spark-producing electric motor, or where power tools are
operated.
If possible, avoid storage areas with high humidity, because that
promotes rust and corrosion.
Keep the engine level in storage. Tilting can cause fuel or oil
leakage.
Unless all fuel has been drained from the fuel tank, leave the fuel
valve in the CLOSED or OFF position to reduce the possibility of
fuel leakage.
With the engine and exhaust system cool, cover the engine to
keep out dust. A hot engine and exhaust system can ignite or
melt some materials. Do not use a plastic sheet as a dust cover.
A nonporous cover will trap moisture around the engine,
promoting rust and corrosion.
Remove the battery and store it in a cool, dry place. Recharge the
battery once a month while the engine is in storage. This will help
to extend the service life of the battery.
Removal from Storage
Check your engine as described in the
BEFORE OPERATION
CHECKS
section of this manual (see page 3).
If the fuel was drained during storage preparation, fill the tank
with fresh gasoline. If you keep a container of gasoline for
refueling, be sure it contains only fresh gasoline. Gasoline
oxidizes and deteriorates over time, causing hard starting.
If the cylinders were coated with oil during storage preparation,
the engine may smoke briefly at startup. This is normal.
TRANSPORTING
If the engine has been running, allow it to cool for at least 15
minutes before loading the engine-powered equipment on the
transport vehicle. A hot engine and exhaust system can burn you
and can ignite some materials.
Keep the engine level when transporting to reduce the possibility
of fuel leakage. If the fuel tank is equipped with a fuel valve,
move the fuel valve lever to the CLOSED or OFF position.
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