V 4.0
Engine for the 15 Ton Kinetic Log Splitter
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The length of time that gasoline can be left in your fuel tank and carburetor
without causing functional problems will vary with factors such as gasoline
blend, storage temperatures and the amount of fuel in the tank. The air in a
partially filled fuel tank will promote fuel deterioration, as will warm storage
temperatures. Fuel problems may occur in a few months or sooner if the
gasoline was not fresh when the tank was filled.
Adding a gasoline stabilizer that is formulated for this purpose can extend fuel
storage life. Deterioration problems can also be avoided by draining the fuel
tank and carburetor prior to storage.
ADDING A GASOLINE STABILIZER
1. Fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline.
2. Add gasoline stabilizer. Ensure that the instructions for that product are
followed.
3. Run the engine outdoors for 10 minutes to ensure that treated gasoline has
replaced the untreated gasoline in the carburetor.
4. Stop the engine.
REMOVAL FROM STORAGE
1. Check the engine as described in the section Operation - Before Starting
the Engine.
2. Fill the tank with fresh gasoline if the fuel was drained during storage
preparation.
a.
Ensure that it contains fresh gasoline if you keep a container of
gasoline for refuelling,
b. Gasoline will oxidize and deteriorate over time, causing hard starting
(see Fuel).
3. An engine cylinder coated with oil during storage preparation will smoke
briefly at start up. This is normal.
TRANSPORTING THE ENGINE
WARNING! Transport the engine with an empty fuel tank or with the fuel
valve secured in the OFF position.
1. Keep the engine level when transporting to reduce the possibility of fuel
leakage.
