Immediatelyprepareyear bimmerfor storage at the end of the seaean er ifthe unitwtllnot
be usedfor 30 daysor more.
TRIMMER
When 5_mmeris to be storedfora periodof time,dean it thoroughly,removeall dirt, grease, leaves,etc. Storein a dean, dryarea.
1.Clean entre ldmrnar(See "CLEANING" in the Maintenancesectionof thismanual).
2.Lutxicateas shownin _ Maintenance secifon of _s rnanuai.
3.Be sure thatall nots, bolts,serews,and
p_nsare securelyfastened. Inspect movingpartsfor damage, breakage and wear. Replace if necessary.
4.Teach up all rustedor chippedpaint
surfaces;sand lightlybeforepaining.
HANDLE
Youcan fold yourb'immerhandlefor storage.
• L_:<_senhandle knob enough to alow upperhandleto be folded forward.
IMPORTANT: V_nenfolding the handlefor stcmge or b'easpertatJon,he sure to foldthe
handleas shown eryoun_y damage the controlcables.
handle
tank dudngstorage.Also, experience indicatesthat alcohol blendedfuels (called gasuhelor usingethanolor methanol)can attractmoisturewhichleads to separalton and formation of adds duringstorage.Acidic gas _ damagethe fuel systemof an
engine while in storage.
1.Drain the fuel tank.
2.Start the engine and let it run until the
fuel lines and carburetor are empty.
•Never use engine or carburetor cleaner productsin the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
•Use fresh fuel next season.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizeris an accaptaUe aitemativein minin_ng the formationof fuel gum depositsduringstorage. Add stabiizer to gasolinein fueltankor storagecontainer. Alwaysfollowthe mix ra{_ofoundon stabgizer ceatainer. Run engine at least10 minutes after addi'K3 stabilizerto allowthe stabilizerto reachthe carburetor. Do not drainthe gas tank and carburetor if usingfuel stabilizer.
ENGINEOL
Drab oil (withengine warm) and replacewith cleanengineoil. (See"ENGINE" le the
Maintenancesectionof thismanual).
CYUNDER
1. Remove spark plug.
2.Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder.
3.Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil.
4.Replace with new spark plug.
OTHER
•Do notstere gasolinefromone seasonto another.
•Replaceyear gasoline can if year can startsto rusL Rust and/or did in your
Handle knob
ENGINE FUELSYSTEM
IMPORTANT: It isimp<xtantte preventgum depositsfromformingin essentialfuel system
gasolinewill cause problems.
•If possble, storeyourunitindoorsand covorit to givepretecltonfrom dustand did.
•Cover year unitwith a suitableprotective coverthatdoes not retainmoisture. Do
notuse plaslJc.Plasticcannotbreathe, whichalows condensationto form andwill
causeyourunitto mst.
IMPORTANT: Nevercovertrimmerwhile engine and exhaust areas are stillwarm.
•I=CAUTION: Never store the trimmer with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before
parts such as carburetor, fuel filter,fuel hoseor15 storing in any enclosure.
