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STORAGE
Immediately prepare your tiller for storage at the end of the
season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more.
WARNING: Never store the tiller with
gasoline in the tank inside a building
where fumes may reach an open flame
or spark. Allow the engine to cool before
storing in any enclosure.
TILLER
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Ctean entire titler (See"CLEANING"in the Maintenance
section of this manual).
•
Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt re-
placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual).
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Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this
manual.
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Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely
fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage
and wear. Replace if necessary.
•
Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand
lightly before painting.
ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT:IT IS IM PORTANTTO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS
FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH
ASTHE CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK
DURING STORAGE. ALSO, EXPERIENCE
INDICATES THAT
ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING
ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTUREWHICH
LEADSTO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DU RING
STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM
OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE.
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Drain the fuel tank.
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Start the engine
and let it run until the fuel lines and
carburetor
are empty.
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Never use engine or carburetor
cleaner products in the
fuel tank or permanent
damage
may occur.
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Use fresh fuel next season.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in mini-
mizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage.
Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container.
Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container.
Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to
allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor.
Do not drain
the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
ENGINE
OIL
Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean oil. (See
"ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual).
CYLINDER(S)
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Remove spark plug.
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Pour 1 ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark plug hole into
cylinder.
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Pull starter handle slowly several times to distribute
oil.
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Replace with new spark plug.
OTHER
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Do not store gasoline from one season to an-
other.
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Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust.
Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems.
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If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to give
protection from dust and dirt.
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Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that
does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic
cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and
will cause your unit to rust.
IMPORTANT:NEVER COVER TILLER WHILE ENGINE AND
EXHAUSTAREAS ARE STILL WARM.
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