Storage - NorthStar e300 Owner's Manual

Prepare Engine for Long Term Storage
First prepare the engine for long term storage if you
will not be using it for more than 30 days.
Fuel can become stale when stored over 30 days. Stale
fuel causes acid and gum deposits to form in the fuel
system which can cause malfunction of the engine.
1. Prepare fuel system for storage:
• Add fuel stabilizer to the gasoline (following
manufacturer's instructions)
Fuel stabilizer steps:
a. Ensure gas tank is full. If the fuel tank is
partially filled, the air in the fuel tank will
deteriorate the fuel more quickly.
b. Add stabilized fuel to fuel tank.
c. Run engine at least 5 minutes after
adding stabilizer to allow it to enter the
fuel system.
d. Shut off engine.
2. Lubricate cylinder and piston:
a. Disconnect spark plug wire and remove spark
plug.
b. Add one teaspoon oil through spark plug hole.
c. Place rag over spark plug hole and slowly pull
the recoil a few times to lubricate the
combustion chamber.
Replace spark plug, but do not reconnect the spark
plug wire.
Move engine to Storage Location
Let engine cool for 5 minutes before moving the engine
to its storage location.

Storage

Removal from Long Term Storage
Upon removal of the engine from storage, remove gas
from fuel tank into a suitable container. Refill with fresh
gas.
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. Heat, sparks,
and flames can ignite fuel vapors, which can become
widespread during fueling. A flash fire and/or explosion
could result and cause serious injury or death. Always
use extreme care when handling fuels. Carefully follow all
instructions to avoid the following conditions which could
result in fuel ignition:
• gas vapor collection inside enclosures
• static electric sparks
• sparks from electric wiring, batteries, or running
engines
• sources of heat (such as a hot engine exhaust)
• open flames, including pilot lights
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WARNING
Fuel Fire/Explosion Hazard