Long Term Storage
Whenever the unit will not be used for 30 days or longer, use the following procedures to prepare if for storage:
Clean external parts thoroughly.
Drain all the fuel from the carbure- tor and the fuel tank.
IMPORTANT!
All stored fuels should be stabilized with a fuel stabilizer such as StaBil™.
To remove the remaining fuel from the fuel lines and carburetor and with the fuel drained from the fuel tank…
1.Prime the primer bulb until no more fuel passes through.
2.Start the engine and idle until it stops running.
3.Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until the en- gine will no longer start.
CAUTION!
Gasoline stored in the carburetor for extended periods can cause hard starting and could also lead to increased service and maintenance costs.
Remove the spark plug and put a small amount of
Before storing the unit, repair or replace any worn or damaged parts.
Remove the air cleaner element from the carburetor and clean it as described on page 17, then reas- semble the element.
Clean the exterior of the unit thor- oughly.
Store the unit is a clean,
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