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Fuel system damage or engine performance problems resulting from
neglected storage preparation are not covered under the Distributor’s
Limited Warranty.
Short Term Storage (30-90 days)
If your equipment will not be used for 30 to 90 days, we recommend
the following to prevent fuel-related problems:
1. Add fuel stabilizer following the manufacturer’s instructions.
When adding a fuel stabilizer, fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline. If
only partially filled, air in the tank will promote fuel deterioration
during storage.
Note:
– All stabilizers have a shelf life and their performance will
deteriorate over time.
– Fuel stabilizers will not reconstitute stale fuel.
2. After adding a fuel stabilizer, run the engine outdoors for
10 minutes to be sure that treated gasoline has replaced the
untreated gasoline in the carburetor.
3. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
4. Continue to run the engine until it stops from the lack of fuel in the
carburetor fuel bowl. Running time should be less than 3 minutes.
Long Term or Seasonal Storage (greater than 90 days)
1. Remove the carburetor drain screw with a 10 mm wrench or
screwdriver, and drain the fuel into an approved gasoline container.
2. Turn the fuel valve to the ON position. This will allow fuel in the fuel
tank to drain through the carburetor bowl.
3. Reinstall the drain screw and gasket.

Engine Oil

1. Change the engine oil (page8 ).
2. Check the air filter and clean as necessary (page 9).
3. Remove the spark plug (page10).
4. Pour a tablespoon (5 - 10cc) of clean engine oil into the cylinder.
5. Slowly pull the starter grip a few times to distribute the oil in the
cylinder.
6. Reinstall the spark
plug.
7. Pull the starter grip
slowly until resistance
is felt. Continue
pulling slowly until the
arrow notch on the
starter pulley aligns
with the hole on the
recoil starter. Return
the starter grip gently.
This will close the
valves so moisture
cannot enter the
engine cylinder.
PLACING IN STORAGE
If your pump will be stored with gasoline in the fuel tank and
carburetor, it is important to reduce the hazard of gasoline vapor
ignition. Select a well-ventilated storage area away from any
appliance that operates with a flame, such as a furnace, water heater,
or clothes dryer. Also avoid any area with a spark producing electric
motor, or where power tools are operated.
If possible, avoid storage areas with high humidity, because that
promotes rust and corrosion.
Unless all fuel has been drained from the fuel tank, leave the fuel
valve in the OFF position to reduce the possibility of fuel leakage.
Place the pump on a level surface. Tilting can cause fuel or oil
leakage.
With the engine and exhaust system cool, cover the pump to keep out
dust. A hot engine and exhaust system can ignite or melt some
materials.
Do not use sheet plastic as a dust cover. A nonporous cover will trap
moisture around the pump, promoting rust and corrosion.
REMOVAL FROM STORAGE
Check your pump as described in BEFORE OPERATION (page3).
If the fuel was drained during storage preparation, fill the tank with
fresh gasoline. If you keep a container of gasoline for refueling, be
sure that it contains only fresh gasoline. Gasoline oxidizes and
deteriorates over time, causing hard starting.
If the cylinder was coated with oil during storage preparation, the
engine may smoke briefly at startup. This is normal.
B WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel.
• Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
FUEL VALVE
ON
DRAIN SCREW
GASKET
HOLE ARROW NOTCH
STARTER GRIP