MTD Yard Machines 316E610E000 Owner's Manual page 14

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a. Run engine until fuel tank is empty anq| engine
stops due to lack of fuel.
b. Drain carburetor by pressing upward on bowl
drain, located below the carburetor cov,=r.
,_ WARNING: Drain fuel into approved con-
tainer outdoors, away from opelJ flame.
Be certain engine is cool. Do not .,;moke.
Fuel left in engine during warm Neather
deteriorates and will cause serioL_s start-
ing problems.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer (such as STA-BIL) is ar accept-
able alternative in minimizing the formatioJ1 of fuel
gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to gaso-
line in fuel tank or storage container. Alwaj's follow
mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Run _ngine at
least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to a,!ow it to
reach carburetor. Do not drain carburetor if u ring fuel
stabilizer.
2. Remove spark plug and pour one (1) ounce of
engine oil through spark plug hole into cylinder.
Crank engine several times to distribute oil.
Replace spark plug.
3. Remove all dirt from exterior of engine and equip-
ment.
4. Follow lubrication recommendations on page 11.
NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in
an unventilated or metal storage shed, care should be
taken to rust proof the equipment. Using a light oil or
silicone, coat the equipment, especially any chains,
springs, bearings and cables.
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