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13. Long-Term Storage
Warning: Electric Shock/Injury
• Always be sure to stop the engine and remove the engine key before performing
any equipment check or maintenance.
• Do not operate the equipment with any doors or covers open. There is a danger
of hair, body parts and other items being caught up in moving parts such as
cooling fans and belts.
Warning: Fire
• Always be sure to stop the engine when inspecting fuel or refueling, and
absolutely never perform such tasks near fire or other open flame. Wait until the
engine has completely cooled before inspecting fuel or refueling.
• Always be sure to wipe up any spilled fuel or oil.
Caution: Burn
• The engine, muffler and similar parts are extremely hot during operation and
immediately after stopping the equipment. Never touch hot parts.
• Always be sure to stop the engine and allow it to cool before inspecting or
changing the engine oil. Opening the oil gauge or oil plug during operation will
result in hot oil spurting out.
Perform the following maintenance procedures if not using the equipment for two
months or more.
1)
Remove the battery (Refer to "7-5. Battery Inspection").
2)
Change the engine oil (Refer to "12 (1) Changing the Engine Oil").
3)
Drain the fuel from the fuel tank and filter, water separator.
(Refer to section "12.(4) Cleaning/Replacing the Fuel Filter" and
"12.(5) Draining Water from the Water Separator".)
4)
Remove the engine key and store in a secure location.
5)
Clean all parts and store the equipment in an area with low humidity and little
dust with a cover or similar protection covering it.
<Note>
• Recharge a removed battery approximately once every month.
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