TRANSPORTING/STORAGE
When transporting the engine, tighten the fuel filler cap to prevent fuel spillage. Fuel vapor or spilled fuel may ignite.
Before storing the unit for an extended period;
1.Be sure the storage area is free of excessive humidity and dust.
2.Drain the fuel.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain conditions. Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area.
a. Check the engine oil filler cap is tightened securely.
b. Remove the fuel filler cap and drain the fuel into the container by inclining the engine toward the fuel filler neck.
FUEL RETURN TUBE | ENGINE OIL FILLER CAP |
PRIMING PUMP
FUEL FILLER NECK
c. Press the priming pump several times until all fuel left in the fuel return tube is returned into the fuel tank.
d. Tilt the engine toward the fuel filler neck again to drain the fuel left in the fuel tank into the container.
e. Tighten the fuel filler cap securely after draining the fuel completely.
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