Storage
For storage over 30 days, prepare the machine as
follows:
1.
Remove dirt and grime from the external parts
of the entire machine, especially the engine.
Clean all granular objects from the outside of
the engine cylinder-head fins and the blower
housing.
Important:
You can wash the machine with
mild detergent and water.
2.
Add a petroleum-based stabilizer/conditioner
to the fuel in the tank. Follow the mixing
instructions from the stabilizer manufacturer.
Do
not
use an alcohol-based stabilizer (ethanol or
methanol).
Note:
Fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most
effective when mixed with fresh fuel and used
at all times.
Important:
Do not store
stabilizer/conditioned fuel over 90 days.
3.
Run the engine to distribute conditioned fuel
through the fuel system (5 minutes).
4.
Shut off the engine, allow it to cool, and drain the
fuel tank using a pump-type siphon. Dispose of
fuel properly; recycle it according to local codes.
5.
Start the engine and run it until it stops.
6.
Choke the engine.
7.
Start and run the engine until it will not start
again.
8.
Service the air cleaner; refer to
.
9.
Change the engine crankcase oil; refer to
10.
Remove the spark plug and check the condition;
refer to
and
11.
With the spark plug removed from the engine,
pour 30 ml (2 tablespoons) of engine oil into the
spark-plug hole.
12.
Pull the recoil-starter handle slowly to crank the
engine and distribute the oil inside the cylinder.
13.
Install the spark plug, but do not install the wire
on the spark plug.
14.
Check and tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws.
Repair or replace any part that is damaged.
15.
Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces. Paint
is available from your Authorized Service Dealer.
16.
Store the machine in a clean, dry garage or
storage area.
Important:
Store the machine in the upright
position. Do not tip the machine on its side,
or leave the machine tipped forward with the
front bar down for a long period of time.
17.
Cover the machine to protect it and keep it clean.
Removing the Machine
from Storage
1.
Check and tighten all fasteners.
2.
Inspect the spark plug and replace it if it is dirty,
worn, or cracked; refer to the engine
Operator’s
Manual
.
3.
Install the spark plug until it is hand-tight, then
an additional 1/2 turn if it is new, otherwise,
tighten it an additional 1/8 to 1/4 turn.
4.
Perform any needed maintenance procedures.
5.
Check the engine-oil level; refer to
Engine-Oil Level (page 17)
.
Important:
Store the machine in the upright
position. Do not tip the machine on its side,
or leave the machine tipped forward with the
front bar down for a long period of time.
6.
Check the spring-housing oil level; refer to
Checking the Spring-Housing Oil (page 18)
.
7.
Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel; refer to
the Fuel Tank (page 11)
.
8.
Connect the wire to the spark plug.
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