Storage

The following precautions should be taken if storing your trimmer unit for a period exceeding 30 days, or for seasonal storage.

•While engine is still warm, change oil.

•Clean engine of surface debris, chaff or grass.

•Drain all fuel from fuel tank into proper receptacle for storage.

•Press primer bulb 15 times to purge fuel from carburetor and fuel lines. Drain remaining fuel into proper receptacle. If fuel is to be disposed, please refer to local rules for proper disposal.

•Remove spark plug. Place 1 teaspoon or 5 ml. of oil into spark plug hole.

•Pull starter rope slowly 8-10 times to properly coat the cylinder bore and piston for storage. Replace spark plug and tighten. Any residual oil may burn off in subsequent starts. This may result in white smoke emission from muffler.

•This trimmer may be stored in a variety of positions. It is best to store in horizontal position with the spark plug up. Do not store or transport with the spark plug down.

Note: Storing or transporting with the spark plug down will result in hard starting and/or engine smoking.

•Store in a clean dry area.

•When removing unit from storage, only use fresh gasoline. Perform operation checks (see maintenance schedule) before starting engine.

WARNING

When storing fuel or equipment with fuel in tank:

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

When Transporting Equipment:

•Transport with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shut-off valve OFF.

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