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WARNING
Never leave engine unattended while it is running.
PREPARING THE ENGINE
Gasoline that will be stored longer than 30 days needs to be pre-
treated upon purchase with fuel stabilizer such as STA-BIL® to prevent
gum and varnish from forming in the engines fuel and intake system.
Improper fuel storage can result in hard starting, no starting, stalling
and poor performance. If the gasoline in your engine deteriorates
during storage, you may need to have the carburetor, and other fuel
system components, serviced or replaced.
1.
Remove all fuel from tank by running engine until it stops from
lack of fuel.
2.
Change the oil. See Change Engine Oil in SERVICE AND
MAINTENANCE section.
3.
Remove spark plug and pour about a 1⁄2 ounce of engine oil into
the cylinder. Replace spark plug and crank it slowly to distribute
oil.
4.
Clean debris from around the engine and the muffler. Touch up
any damaged paint, and coat other areas that may rust with a light
film of oil.
5.
Store in a clean, dry and well ventilated area away from any ap-
pliance that operates with a flame or pilot light, such as a furnace,
water heater, or clothes dryer. Also avoid any area with a spark
producing electric motor, or where power tools are operated.
6.
If possible, also avoid storage areas with high humidity, because
that promotes rust and corrosion.
7.
Keep the engine level in storage. Tilting can cause fuel or oil
leakage.
OFF-SEASON STORAGE
CAUTION
Failure to use a fuel stabilizing additive such as STA-BIL® or
completely run the engine until it's out of fuel before off-season stor-
age may result in damage to your engine's carburetor. Subsequent
damage would not be covered under the manufacturer's warranty.
PREPARING THE TILLER
When the tiller won't be used for an extended period, prepare it for
storage as follows:
1.
Clean the tiller and engine.
2.
Follow the lubrication recommendations and check for loose parts
and hardware.
3.
Store the tiller in a clean, dry area.
4.
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.).
REMOVING FROM STORAGE
1.
See the Operation section of this manual for instruictions on
adding oil and gasoline.
2.
If the fuel was drained during storage preparation, fill the tank with
fresh gasoline. If you keep a container of gasoline for refueling,
make certain it contains only fresh fuel. Gasoline oxidizes and
deteriorates over time, causing hard starting.
3.
If the cylinder was coated with oil during storage preparation, the
engine will smoke briefly at startup. This is normal.
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