Storage
If engine is stored over 30 days, prepare as follows:
1.To prevent gum from forming in fuel system or on essential carburetor parts:
If fuel tank contains oxygenated or reformulated gasoline (gasoline blended with an alcohol or an ether) run engine until it stops from lack of fuel.
If fuel tank contains gasoline either run engine until it stops from lack of fuel or add a gasoline additive. If you use a gasoline additive, run the engine for several minutes to circulate the additive through the carburetor.
Then engine and fuel can be stored up to 24 months.
2.While engine is still warm, change oil.
3.Remove spark plugs and pour about 1 oz (30 ml) of engine oil into each cylinder. Replace spark plugs and crank slowly to distribute oil.
4.Clean engine of surface debris, chaff or grass.
WARNING
•Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, or other appliances that have a pilot light or other ignition source because they can ignite gasoline vapors.
When Transporting Equipment:•Transport with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel
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