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STORAGE
Fuel
After washing the tiller, wipe dry all accessible surfaces.
Start the engine outdoors, and let it run until it reachs normal
operating temperature to evaporate any water remaining on the
engine.
After the tiller is clean and dry, touch up any damaged paint and
coat other areas with a light film oil. Lubricate the throttle cable core
with a silicone spray lubricant.
Stop the engine and allow it to cool.
While the engine is running, operate the clutch lever to expel water
from the pulleys, belts, and other moving items.
Depending on the region where you operate your equipment, fuelformulations may deteriorate and oxidize rapidly. Fuel deteriorationand oxidation can occur in as little as 30 days and may cause damageto the carburetor and/or fuel system. Please check with your servicingdealer for local storage recommendations.Gasoline will oxidize and deteriorate in storage. Old gasoline will
cause hard starting, and it leaves gum deposits that clog the fuel
system. If the gasoline in your tiller deteriorates during storage, you
may need to have the carburetor and other fuel system components
serviced or replaced.
The length of time that gasoline can be left in your fuel tank and
carburetor without causing functional problems will vary with such
factors as gasoline blend, your storage temperatures, and whether the
fuel tank is partially or completely filled. The air in a partially filled fuel
tank promotes fuel deterioration. Very warm storage temperatures
accelerate fuel deterioration. Fuel deterioration problems may occur
within a few months, or even less if the gasoline was not fresh when
you filled the fuel tank.
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