End of Season & Storage
WARNING! Before performing any maintenance procedure, stop the
engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.
Note: Please refer to the engine owner manual for
If your DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM will be idle for more than 30 days, we recommend using a gas stabilizer. This will prevent sediment from gumming up the carburetor. If there is dirt or moisture in the gas or tank, remove it by draining the tank. Completely fill the tank with fresh, unleaded gas and add the appropriate amount of stabilizer or gasoline additive. Run the engine for a short time to allow the additive to circulate.
Remove the spark plug and pour about 1 ounce of motor oil into the cylinder hole. Replace the plug and pull the recoil starter rope until you feel strong resistance. This will coat the piston and seat the valves to prevent moisture buildup.
Clean/replace the air filter.
Clean dirt and debris from the cylinder head cooling fins, blower housing, debris screen and muffler area of the engine.
Clean out residual debris from the blower hoses and Collector Box.
If the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM will be used as a trailer during the end of season, we recommend that you remove and store the engine in a dry location. See page 40.
For minimal storage space, you can disassemble the Collector Box by removing the Rear & Front Panels, Centrifugal Separator (Top), and the Side Panels. The Collector Box pieces then can be stacked against a wall in a convenient location. See page 14 for disassembly and
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