STORAGE
NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN TANK INDOORS OR IN ENCLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED AREAS, WHERE FUEL FUMES MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAME, SPARK OR PILOT LIGHT AS ON A FURNACE, WATER HEATER, CLOTHES DRYER OR OTHER GAS APPLIANCE.
IF ENGINE IS TO BE UNUSED FOR 30 DAYS OR MORE, PRE- PARE AS FOLLOWS:
ÀDRAIN FUEL SYSTEM:
A.Remove all gasoline from carburetor and fuel tank to prevent gum deposits from forming on these parts and causing possible malfunction of engine.
DRAIN FUEL INTO APPROVED CONTAINER OUT- DOORS, AWAY FROM OPEN FLAME. BE SURE ENGINE IS COOL. DO NOT SMOKE.
B.Run engine until fuel tank is empty and engine stops due to lack of fuel.
STORAGE (Continued)
ÁDRAIN CARBURETOR (if so equipped):
Drain carburetor by pressing upward on bowl drain (see Figure 6), which is located below carburetor (see Figure 1).
DRAIN FUEL INTO APPROVED CONTAINER OUTDOORS, AWAY FROM OPEN FLAME. BE SURE ENGINE IS COOL. DO NOT SMOKE.
NOTE: Do not drain carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
CARBURETOR
NOTE: If “Gasohol” has been used, complete above instructions and then put 1/2 pint of gasoline properly mixed with oil per FUEL MIX CHART on Page 2 into fuel tank and repeat above instructions.
NOTE: Tecumseh "SMART STARTTM" gasoline preser- vative and stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. Always follow mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow it to reach carburetor.
BOWL DRAIN (optional)
Figure 6
ÂCYLINDER BORE:
A.Pull starter handle slowly until resistance is felt due to compression pressure, then stop.
B.Release starter tension slowly to prevent engine from reversing due to compression pressure. The position will close both the intake and exhaust ports to prevent corrosion of the piston and cylinder bore.
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