Transportation And Storage; Off-Season Storage; Removing From Storage - Champion 100379 Operator's Manual

100379 - FRONT TINE TILLER

TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE

Transport with the fuel valve turned the "OFF" position.
Transport or store the engine when it is cool to avoid getting
burns or starting a fire.
Do not tilt the engine to avoid fuel spill. Spilled fuel or fuel
vapor may ignite and cause fire.

Off-Season Storage

When the tiller won't be used for an extended period, prepare it
for storage as follows:
1. Make sure the storage area is dry and free of dust.
2. Clean the tiller and engine.
3. Do routine tiller lubrication and check for loose parts and
hardware.
4. Turn the fuel valve to "OFF" position, set a proper container
under the carburetor.
5. Drain the oil out of the gasoline engine.
6. Remove the spark plug. Place about a spoon of fresh
engine oil into the cylinder. Crank the engine to distribute
engine oil evenly.
7. Reinstall the spark plug.
8. Store unit in a clean, dry area.
9. Never store the tiller with fuel in the fuel tank in an
enclosed area where gas fumes could reach an open flame
or spark, or where ignition sources are present (space
heaters, hot water heaters, furnaces, etc.)
10. Loosen the oil drain bolt and completely drain the gasoline
out of the carburetor into a proper container and screw
the oil drain bolt down. Remove the sediment bowl after
closing fuel cock, and completely pour the gasoline out the
sediment bowl. Finally reinstall the sediment bowl back
and screw it down.
NOTICE
TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
Fuel is extremely flammable and explosive under certain
conditions. Keep smoke, fire and spark away from operating
site.

Removing from Storage

1 MONTH
No repair needed.
1-2 MONTHS
Drain the used gasoline and add fresh gasoline.
2 MONTHS TO 1 YEAR
Drain the used gasoline and add fresh gasoline.
Drain the gasoline out of the carburetor cup.
Drain the gasoline out of the sediment bowl.
OVER 1 YEAR
Drain the used gasoline add fresh gasoline.
Drain the gasoline out of the carburetor cup.
Drain the gasoline out of the sediment bowl.
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