Storage - Echo PB-460LN Operator's Manual

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TORAGE
WARNING
During operation the muffl er or catalytic muffl er and surrounding cover become hot. Always keep exhaust area clear
of fl ammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious property damage or personal injury may
result.
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 mainte-
nance which includes the following:
1. Store unit in a dry, dust free place, out of the reach of children.
DANGER
Do not store in enclosure where fuel fumes may accumulate or reach an open fl ame or spark.
2. Place the stop switch in the "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 screws and nuts.
6. Drain fuel tank completely. Press purge bulb 6 -7
times to remove remaining fuel from carburetor then
drain the tank again. Close choke, start and run the
engine until it stops due to lack of fuel.
7. A. Allow engine to cool then remove the spark
plug and pour 7 cc (1/4 oz.) of fresh, clean,
two-stroke engine oil into the cylinder through
the spark plug hole.
B. Pull the recoil starter handle 2-3 times to
distribute the oil inside the engine.
C. Observe the piston location through the spark
plug hole. Pull the recoil 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).
9. Remove blower pipe assembly from unit.
IMPORTANT
Always reinstall spark plug cover, otherwise
engine cooling will be greatly reduced, and engine
failure will result.