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TRANSPORTING/STORAGE
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To avoid severe bums or fire hazards, let the engine cool before transporting the tiller or storing it indoors.
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When transporting the tiller, turn the fuel valve to the OFF position, and keep the tiller level to prevent
fuel spillage. Fuel vapor or spilled fuel may ignite.
Preparation For Storage (Over 30 days):
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Close the IN. & EX. valves and the contact breaker points.
Pull the starter handle until it becomes hard to pull (the piston is coming up on the compression stroke).
Both valves and the contact breaker points will be closed. This will protect the valve seats and the points
from corrosion.
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Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank and carburetor:
Remove the fuel line from the fuel valve, turn the valve ON and drain all gasoline from the fuel tank into a
metal container.
Remove the carburetor dram bolt to drain gasoline from carburetor. Reinstall the fuel line and tighten the
drain bolt securely. Turn the fuel valve OFF.
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Gasoline is flammable and is explosive under certain conditions. Do not smoke or allow flames or
sparks near the equipment while draining fuel.
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Drain the engine oil and refill the engine with fresh oil.
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Clean the tiller and coat areas of possible rust with a light film of oil.
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Coat the cylinder walls with oil. (If anticipated storage will exceed 1 year.)
Remove the spark plug and pour two or three tablespoonsful of clean oil into the cylinder. Pull the starter
handle slowly to distribute the oil over the cylinder walls. Leave the piston on compression to close the
valves and points. Reinstall the spark plug.
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Cover the tiller and store on a level surface in a dry, dust-free area.
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Once a month, recharge the battery (FR700 models with electric starter).
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