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End of Season & Storage

!WARNING: Always disconnect the spark plug wire before servicing your machine.

Please refer to your engine manufacturer's owner's manual for engine-specific procedures.

If your DR®POWERWAGON™ will be idle for more than 30 days, we recommend using a gas stabilizer. This will prevent the carburetor from gumming up. Inspect the gas tank. If there is dirt or moisture in the gas, 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.

Change the oil. Please refer to your engine manufacturer's owner's manual for additional information.

Remove the spark plug and pour about 1 ounce of motor oil into the cylinder hole. Pull the recoil starter rope until you feel strong resistance. This will coat the piston and seat the valves to prevent moisture buildup.

Replace the air filters. Please refer to your engine manufacturer's owner's manual for additional information.

Clean dirt and debris from the cylinder head cooling fins, blower housing, debris screen and muffler area of the engine. Please refer to your engine manufacturer's owner's manual for additional information.

If your machine is electric-starting, store the battery in a dry area that does not freeze. When storing the machine with the battery mounted, we recommend disconnecting the red wire between the battery and the wiring harness for safety and to prevent accidental discharge of the battery. If the machine is not used over a long period, the battery should be charged every four to six weeks. See page 10.

Check to make sure that the operator controls are moving freely. Lubricate them with FLUID FILM™ or similar lubricant if necessary.

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