Long Term Storage Instructions

STORAGE

The water pump should be started at least once every seven days and allowed to run at least 30 minutes. If this cannot be done and you must store the unit for more than 30 days, use the following information as a guide to prepare it for storage.

It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts, such as the carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose or tank during storage. Also, experience indicates that alcohol-blended fuels (called gasohol, ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture, which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic fuel can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage.

Fuel Additive:

If adding a fuel additive, fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel. If only partially filled, air in the tank will promote fuel deterioration during storage. Engine and fuel can be stored up to 24 months with additive.

•Add fuel additive following manufacturer’s instructions.

•Run the engine outdoors for 30 seconds to be sure that treated fuel has replaced the untreated fuel in the carburetor.

If fuel additive is not used, remove all fuel from tank and run engine until it stops from lack of fuel.

WARNING

Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.

Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.

WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL IN TANK

•Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes dryers or other appliances that have pilot light or other ignition source because they can ignite fuel vapors.

WHEN DRAINING FUEL

•Turn water pump OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in tank.

•Drain fuel tank outdoors.

•Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition sources.

•DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.

Change Oil

While engine is still warm, drain oil from crankcase. Refill with recommended grade.

Oil Cylinder Bore

•Remove spark plug and pour about 1 ounce (30ml) of clean engine oil into the cylinder.

•Install spark plug and pull starter handle slowly to distribute oil.

WARNING

Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock.

• NEVER pull starter handle with spark plug removed.

Water Pump

1.Drain water pump as described in “Drain and Flush Water Pump”.

2.Clean water pump as described in “Cleaning”.

3.Check that openings on water pump are open and unobstructed.

Other Storage Tips

1.DO NOT store fuel from one season to another.

2.Replace fuel can if it starts to rust. Contaminated fuel will cause engine problems.

3.If possible, store unit indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt. BE SURE TO EMPTY FUEL TANK.

4.Cover unit with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture.

WARNING

Storage covers can be flammable.

•DO NOT place a storage cover over a hot water pump.

•Let equipment cool for a sufficient time before placing the cover on the equipment.

5. Store water pump in clean, dry area.