STORAGE
CAUTION: NEVER STORE ENGINE
WITH FUEL IN TANK INDOORS OR IN
ENCLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED
AREA, WHERE FUEL FUMES MAY
REACH AN OPEN FLAME, SPARK OR
PILOT LIGHT AS ON A FURNACE,
WATER HEATER, CLOTHES DRYER,
ETC.
NOTE: The tiller/cultivator should be immediately prepared for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more.
TILLER/CULTIVATOR
●Thoroughly clean the tiller/cultivator. Remove all dirt and debris from the engine and unit.
●Remove the tines and oil the tine shaft and reinstall the tines (See Service/Adjustments section in thismanual).
●Loosen the tee knobs that secure the upper handle to the lower handle.
●Carefully fold the upper handle down making sure the throttle is not kinked. Tighten the tee knobs.
●The cross piece of the upper handle (between the lower handles) can now be used as a carry handle or can be hooked over a wall hook to store the tiller/cultivator up off the floor out of the way.
NOTE: A yearly checkup or tuneup by a competent repairman is a good way to insure that your tiller/cultivator will provide maximum performance for the next season.
ENGINE
IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ES- SENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS THE CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE OR TANK DUR- ING STORAGE. ALSO, EXPERIENCE INDICATE THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASO- HOL OR USING ETHANOLOR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOIS- TURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARA- TION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE.
●Drain the fuel from the fuel tank into an approved container outdoors, away from open flame.
●Start and run the engine until it stops due to lack of fuel.
●Pull the starter handle slowly until you feel resistance due to compression pressure, then stop.
●Release the starter tension slowly to prevent the engine from reversing due to compression pressure. This position will close both the intake and exhaust ports to prevent corrosion of the piston and cylinder bore.
OTHER
●If possible, store your tiller/cultivator indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt.
●Cover the tiller/cultivator with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic.
IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER THE TILLER/ CULTIVATOR WHILE THE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM.
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