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CAUTION
ALWAYS
allow the engine to cool completely before storage or transportation.
11.0
Drain the fuel tank using a siphon or similar fuel retrieval device.
11.1
Store the fuel in a suitable container for transport.
11.2
Allow the engine to cool completely.
11.3
Ensure the fuel tap and engine switch are in the off position.
11.4
Secure the machine upright in the vehicle so it cannot move during transportation.
11.5
Fuel and its vapours are highly flammable, ensure the machine is transported away
from sources of possible ignition.
NOTE
If the machine is to be stored for periods of 30 days or more then it is essential to
prepare the machine for storage correctly.
Failure to do so could result in issues making the machine difficult to start or cause
poor running.
11.6
Drain the fuel tank using a siphon or similar fuel retrieval device, into a suitable
container.
11.7
Run the engine under no load until the machine stops to remove any remaining fuel
from the carburettor and fuel lines.
11.8
Allow the engine to cool completely.
11.9
Drain and replace the engine oil following the procedure laid out in this user manual.
11.10
Clean the area around the spark plug and remove the spark plug following the
procedure laid out in this user manual.
11.11
Pour a teaspoon of fresh engine oil down the spark plug hole into the cylinder bore.
11.12
Gently pull the recoil start handle 4 to 5 times to coat the cylinder wall with a layer of
fresh engine oil.
11.13
Refit the spark plug but leave the spark plug HT lead cap removed.
11.14
Clean the machine using a brush to remove large pieces of debris and a most cloth
for other areas.
DO NOT
use a pressure washer or hose pipe to clean the machine. Water could
penetrate the engine causing serious damage.
11. TRANSPORTATION & STORAGE
TRANSPORTATION
STORAGE