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Storage
For storage over 30 days, prepare the machine as
follows:
1.
Remove dirt and grime from the external parts
of the entire unit, especially the engine. Clean
dirt and sawdust chips from the outside of the
engine cylinder head fins and blower housing.
Important:
You can wash the unit with mild
detergent and water.
2.
Add a petroleum-based stabilizer/conditioner to
fuel in the tank. Follow mixing instructions from
stabilizer manufacturer. (7.8 ml per L or 1 fl oz
per US gallon).
Note:
Fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most
effective when mixed with fresh fuel and used
at all times.
Important:
Do not use an alcohol-based
stabilizer (ethanol or methanol). Do not store
stabilizer/conditioned fuel over 90 days.
3.
Run the engine to distribute conditioned fuel
through the fuel system (5 minutes).
4.
Shut off the engine, allow it to cool, and drain
the fuel tank using a pump type siphon. Dispose
of fuel properly; recycle as per local codes.
5.
Start the engine and run it until it shuts off.
6.
Engage the choke.
7.
Start and run the engine until it does not start
again.
8.
Clean the sediment cup; refer to
Sediment Cup (page
9.
Service the air cleaner; refer to
Cleaner (page
14).
10.
Change the engine oil; refer to
Engine Oil (page
11.
Remove the spark plug and check the condition;
refer to
Servicing the Spark Plug (page
12.
With the spark plug removed from the engine,
pour 2 tablespoons of engine oil into the spark
plug hole.
13.
Pull the starter slowly to crank the engine and
distribute the oil inside the cylinder.
14.
Install the spark plug, but do not install the wire
on the spark plug.
15.
Grease the cutter wheel bearings; refer to
Greasing the Machine (page
16.
Check and tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws.
Repair or replace any part that is damaged.
Cleaning the
18).
Servicing the Air
Changing the
16).
17).
13).
17.
Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces. Paint
is available from your Authorized Service Dealer.
18.
Store the machine in a clean, dry garage or
storage area.
19.
Cover the machine to protect it and keep it clean.
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