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IO.
TRAMSPORTING/STORAGE
When transporting the engine, turn
the
fuel valve to the
OFF
position and keep the engine level t a prevent fuel spillage. Fuel vapor or
spilled fuel may ignite.
Before storing the unit for an extended period;
1. Be sure the storage area is free of excessive humidity and dust.
2. Drain the fuel tank and carburetor into a suitable gasoline container:
a. Remove the fuel tube and drain the fuel tank.
b. Loosen the carburetor drain bolt t o drain the carburetor.
-DRAIN
SCREW
c. Retighten the drain bolt, connect the fuel tube and turn the fuel valve
OFF.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and i s explosive under certain
conditions. Do not smoke
or
allow flames or sparks in the area.
3.
Change the engine oil (page 16).
4. Remove the spark plug and pour about a tablespoon of clean engine oil
into the cylinder. Crank the engine several revolutions t o distribute the
oil, then reinstall the spark plug.
5. Pull the starter rope
slowly
until resistance is felt.
This
closes the valves
and
will
help to protect the engine from internal corrosion.
6.
Cover the engine t o keep out dust.
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