Storage - Echo SRM-22GES Operator's Manual

Ignition switch

STORAGE

LONG TERM STORAGE
(Over 30 Days)
Do not store your unit for a prolonged period of time (30
days or longer) without performing protective storage
maintenance which includes the following:
1. Store unit in a dry, dust free place, out of the reach of
children and other unauthorized persons.
DO NOT STORE IN AN ENCLOSURE WHERE
FUEL FUMES MAY ACCUMULATE OR REACH AN
OPEN FLAME OR SPARK.
2. Place ignition switch in "STOP" position.
3. Remove accumulation of grease, oil, dirt and debris
from exterior of unit.
4. Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are
required.
5. Tighten all the screws, bolts and nuts.
6. Drain the fuel tank completely and pull the recoil starter
handle several times to remove fuel from the carburettor.
7. Remove the spark plug and pour 1/2 tablespoon of
fresh, clean, two-stroke engine oil into the cylinder
through the spark plug hole.
A. Place a clean cloth over the spark plug hole.
B. Pull the recoil starter handle 2 or 3 times to distribute
the oil inside the engine.
C. Observe the piston location through the spark plug
hole. Pull the recoil starter handle slowly until the
piston reaches the top of its travel and leave it there.
8. Install the spark plug (Do not connect ignition cable).
NOTE
• For future reference, you should keep this
operator's manual.
• If this operator's manual has become illegible
through impairment or is lost, please purchase a
new one from your ECHO dealer.
• When renting or lending this machine to a person
who will operate it, always include this operator's
manual, which provides explanation and
instructions.
• When transferring a product, please deliver it
attaching the operator's manual.
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SRM-22GES