STORAGE
immediately prepare your'tilter for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more,
CAUTION: Never store the tiller with
where fumes may reach an open flame gasoline In the tank inside a building or spark, Allow the engine to cool
before storing in any enclosure°
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TILLER
. Clean entire tiller (See "CLEANING" in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual)°
,Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt re- placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual),
•Lubricate as shown in the Customer ResponsibilitLes section of this manual,
. Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely fastened, Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage and wear, Replace if necessary,
•Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand Ught_ybefore painting,
ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT: 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 OR USING
ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF
ACIDS DURING STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUELSYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE.
•Drain the fuel tank.
•Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty,
•Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur,
•Use fresh fuel next season,
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during stor- age. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container, Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer
container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do
not drain the gas tank and carburetor'if using fuel stabilizer.
ENGINE OIL
Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean oil. (See "ENGINE" inthe Customer Responsibilities section of this manual),
CYLINDERS
•Remove spark plug,
,Pour I ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder.
-Pull starter handle slowly several times to distribute oil,
• Replace with new spark plug,
OTHER
•E)onot store gasolinefrom one season to another,
•Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Rust and/or d_rtin your gasoline will cause problems_
•if possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt,
•Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that
does not retain moisture, Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your unit to rusL
IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TILLER WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM.
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