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HELPFUL TIPS & SUGGESTIONS
Position the equipment so the engine is level. Tilting can cause fuel or
oil leakage.
With the engine and exhaust system
cool, cover the engine to keep out
dust. A hot engine and exhaust system can ignite or melt some
materials. Do not use sheet plastic as a dust cover. A nonporous cover
:
will trap moisture around the engine, promoting rust and corrosion.
If equipped with a battery for an electric starter, recharge the battery
This will help to extend the service life or of the battery.
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once a month while the engine is in storage.
Removal From Storage
Check your engine as described in the BEFORE OERATIONchapter of
this manual.
If the fuel was drained during storage preparation, fill the tank
with
fresh gasoline. If
you keep a container of gasoline for refueling, be
sure that it contains only fresh gasoline. Gasoline oxidizes and
deteriorates over time, causing hard starting.
If the cylinders were coated
with oil during storage preparation, the
engine may smoke briefly a t startup. This is normal.
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