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Storage
Short Term Storage
(less than 30 days)
IMPORTANT!
All units to be stored, for 30 days or
longer, with fuel remaining in the fuel
tank, and carburetor and fuel system
should be conditioned with a fuel
stabilizer such as STA-BIL™.
Whenever the machine is going to be
stored for 30 days and longer, prepare
the unit for storage as follows:
CAUTION!
Never store this unit for more than
30 days with fuel remaining in
the tank, fuel lines or carburetor!
Storing with fuel remaining in the
fuel tank, fuel tube and carburetor
may cause gum deposits in the
fuel system.
Long Term Storage
(more than 30 days)
Clean the air filter.
Clean cylinder fins, flywheel fins,
and muffler surfaces.
Clean cooling air intake grill.
Clean debris from gearcase and
outer tube exterior surfaces.
Lubricate gearcase as outlined in
page 29 of this manual.
Drain fuel tank.
Cover engine and store unit in a
clean, dry place.
Drain all fuel from fuel tank and
allow unit to run until all the fuel in
the carburetor is spent.
Remove the spark plug and pour
about 7 grams of oil into the
cylinder through the spark plug
hole. Crank the engine over slowly
two or three times so oil will coat
the cylinder wall and piston rings.
Reinstall the spark plug.
Repair damaged or faulty
components as necessary.
Service air cleaner filter as
outlined in page 28.
Clean all external parts thoroughly
and apply a light coating of oil to all
metal surfaces.
Cover the engine and store the
brushcutter in a clean, dry place.
Cover the blade with the blade
cover.
