Storage; Storing Blower - Efco SA 2700 BP Operator's Instruction Manual

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STORAGE

Storing Blower

WARNING: Stop engine and allow to cool. Secure
the unit before storing or transporting in a vehicle.
Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors
cannot reach sparks or open flames from water
heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
Store unit with all guards in place. Position so that
any sharp object cannot accidentally cause injury
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to passersby. Store the unit out of reach of children
and other unauthorized persons.
• Remove the blower tube and nozzle.
• Drain and clean the fuel tank in a well ventilated area.
• Drain all fuel from tank into a container approved for gasoline.
Run engine until it stops. This will remove all fuel-oil mix
which could become stale and leave varnish and gum in the
fuel system.
• Clean all foreign material from the components inside the
impeller housing (H, Fig.52) of all debris and dirt: the slots
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in the safety guard (Fig.54), the air cleaner (D, Fig.55), the
cylinder fins and the tubes (Fig.54). Keep away from corrosive
agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.
• Abide by all Federal and local regulations for the safe storage
and handling of gasoline. Excess fuel should be used in other
2-cycle engine powered equipment.
• Store the blower in a dry place, preferably not in direct
contact with the ground and away from heat sources.
C A U T I O N : I t i s i m p o r t a n t t o p re v e n t g u m
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deposits from forming in essential fuel system
parts such as the carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose,
or fuel tank during storage. Alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or E10 or using ethanol,
methanol) can attract moisture which leads to fuel
mixture separation and formation of acids during
storage. Acidic gas can damage the engine.
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