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Immediately
prepare
your tiller for storage
at the end of the season
or if the unit will
not be used
for 30 days or more.
_Warning:
Never
store
the
tiller
with
gasoline
in the tank inside a building
where
fumes
may reach
an open
flame
or spark.
Allow
the
engine
to cool
before
storing
in
any enclosure.
TILLER
1. Clean
entire
tiller
(See "CLEANING"
in
the Maintenance
section
of this manual).
2.
Inspect
and replace
belts,
if necessary
(See belt replacement
instructions
in the
Service
and Adjustments
section
of this
manual).
3.
Lubricate
as shown
in the Maintenance
section
of this manual.
4.
Be sure that all nuts,
bolts
and screws
are securely
fastened.
Inspect
moving
parts
for damage,
breakage
and wear.
Replace
if necessary.
5.
Touch
up all rusted
or chipped
paint
surfaces;
sand
lightly
before
painting.
ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT:
It is important
to
prevent
gum
deposits
from
forming
in essential
fuel
system
parts
such
as the carburetor,
fuel filter, fuel hose,
or tank during
storage.
Also, alcohol
blended
fuels (called
gasohol
or using
ethanol
or methanol)
can
attract
moisture
which
leads
to
separation
and
formation
of acids during
storage.
Acidic
gas
can damage
the fuel
system
of an engine
while
in storage.
• Emptythefuel
tank by starting
the engine
and
letting
it run until the fuel
lines
and
carburetor
are empty.
• Never
use engine
or carburetor
cleaner
products
in the fuel tank
or permanent
damage
may occur.
• Use fresh fuel next season.
NOTE:
Fuel
stabilizer
is an acceptable
alternative
in minimizing
the formation
of
fuel
gum
deposits
during
storage.
Add
stabilizer
to gasoline
in fuel tank or storage
container.
Always
follow the mix ratio found
on stabilizer
container.
Run engine
at least
10 minutes
after adding
stabilizer
to allow
the stabilizer
to reach
the carburetor.
Do
not empty
the gas
tank
and
carburetor
if
using
fuel stabilizer.
ENGINE
OIL
Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace
with
clean oil. (See "ENGINE"
inthe Maintenance
section
of this manual).
CYLINDER
1.
Remove
spark
plug.
2.
Pour 1 ounce
(29ml)
ofoilthroughspark
plug hole into cylinder.
3.
Pull starter
handle
slowly
several
times
to distribute
oil.
4.
Replace
with new spark
plug.
OTHER
Do not store
gasoline
from
one season
to another.
Replace
your
gasoline
can
if your
can
starts
to rust.
Rust
and/or
dirt
in your
gasoline
will cause
problems.
If possible,
store
your
unit
indoors
and
cover
it to give protection
from dust and
dirt.
Cover your
unit with a suitable
protective
cover
that does
not retain
moisture.
Do
not use
plastic.
Plastic
cannot
breathe
which
allows
condensation
to form
and
will cause
your
unit to rust.
IMPORTANT:
Never cover tiller while engine
and exhaust
areas
are still warm.
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