Storage; Drain The Fuel - Yamaha EF5200DE Owner's Manual

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STORAGE

Long term storage of your machine will require some
preventive procedures to guard against deterioration.
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Drain the fuel

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Fuel is highly flammable and poisonous. Check
"SAFETY INFORMATION" (See page 1) carefully.
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Immediately wipe off spilled fuel with a clean, dry,
soft cloth, since fuel may deteriorate painted sur-
faces or plastic parts.
1. Prepare a container to collect the drained gaso-
line.
2. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank, fuel cock, and
carburetor float bowl.
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a Carburetor drain plug
3. Pour a cup of SAE 10W30 or 20W40 motor oil into
the fuel tank.
4. Shake the tank to coat the inner surfaces thor-
oughly.
5. Drain off the excess oil.
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