Simplicity 1695764 Operator's Manual page 18

TRANSPORTING YOUR MINI CULTIvATOR
1. After using the mini cultivator and before transporting
it in a truck bed, screw the gas cap screw and gas cap
on (clockwise) tightly. The gas cap will not leak during
transporting if gas cap is tight and the screw at the top
is tight. Never transport engine inside an enclosed space
within a vehicle. Fuel or fuel vapors may ignite causing
serious injury or death.
2. If fuel is present in the fuel tank, transport in an open
vehicle in an upright position.
3. If an enclosed vehicle must be used, remove gas into
an approved red fuel container. DO NOT siphon by
mouth.
4. Run engine to use up the fuel in the carburetor and fuel
tank. Always run engine in a well ventilated area.
5. Wipe away any spilled fuel from engine and mini cultiva-
tor. Allow to dry.
6. Gas cap and gas cap vent screw should be turned
down tightly before transporting mini cultivator in a
vehicle.
LONG TERM STORAGE
If your mini cultivator will not be used for more than one
month, prepare it for long term storage.
Steps for Long Term Storage
1. Remove the remainder of the fuel from the gas tank into
an approved fuel container.
2. Store mini cultivator engine in a vertical position.
3. Remove all debris from cultivator tines and engine.
SERvICE INFORMATION
We build quality and durability into the design of our prod-
ucts; but no amount of careful design by us, and careful
maintenance by you, can guarantee a repair-free life for
your machine. Most repairs will be minor, and easily fixed
by following the suggestions in the troubleshooting guide
in this section.
The guide will help you pinpoint the causes of common
problems and identify remedies.
For more complicated repairs, contact your place of pur-
chase for an authorized service center in your area.
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OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
TO AvOID INjURY OR DEATh, NEvER SIPhON FUEL
BY MOUTh.
NEvER STORE MINI CULTIvATOR WITh FUEL IN
ThE FUEL TANK INSIDE AN ENCLOSED AREA OR
BUILDING.
PRACTICE SAFETY AT ALL TIMES. ENGINE MUST BE
TURNED OFF AND ALLOWED TO COOL, AND SPARK
PLUG WIRE MUST BE DISCONNECTED BEFORE AT-
TEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR.
Mini Cultivator