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STORAGE
WARNING: Perform t he following
steps after each use:
SAllowengine to cool before s toring or trans-
porting.
SStore unit and fuel in a well ventilated area
where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or
open flames from water heaters, electr ic
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
SStore unit with all guards in place. Position
unit so that any sharp object cannot acci-
dentally cause injury.
SStore unit and fuel well out of the reach of
children.

SEASONAL STORAGE

Prepareunit for s torage at end of season or if
it will not be used for 30 days or more.
Ify our unit is to be stored for a period of time:
SClean the entire unit before lengthy
storage.
SStore in a clean dry area.
SLightly oil external metal surfaces.

FUEL SYSTEM

Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA-
TIONsec tion of this manual, see message la-
beledI MPORTANTr egarding the use of ga-
sohol in your engine.
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in
minimizingthe formation of fuel gum deposits
durings torage. Add stabilizer to the gasoline
inthe fuel tank or fuel s torage container. Fol-
low the mix instructions found on s tabilizer
container.Run engine at least 5 minutes after
addings tabilizer.
HELPFUL TIP
Duringstor age of your gas/
oilmixture, the oil will sepa-
rate from the gas.
We recommend that you
shake the gas can weekly
toinsure proper blending of
thegas andoil.

ENGINE

SRemoves park plug and pour1 teas poonof
40:1,2-cyc le engine oil (air cooled) through
the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the
starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil.
SReplacespark plug with new one of recom-
mendedty pe and heat range.
SClean air filter.
SCheck entire unit for loose sc rews, nuts,
and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken,
or worn parts.
SAt the beginning of the next season, use
onlyfresh fuel having the proper gasoline to
oil ratio.

OTHER

SDo not store gasoline from one season to
another.
SReplaceyour gas oline can if its tarts to rust.