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STORAGE
WARNING: Perform t he following
steps after each use:
S Allow engine to cool, and secu re the unit
before storing or transporting.
S Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated area
where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or
open flames from water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
S Store unit with all guards in place. Posi tion
unit so t hat any shar p object cannot acci-
dentally cause injury.
S Store unit and fuel well out of the
reach of
children.
SEASONAL STORAGE
Prepareunit for storage atend of season or if
it will not be used for 30 days or m ore.
If your unitis tobe st ored for aperiod of time:
S Clean the entire unit before lengthy stora ge.
S Store in a clean dry area.
S Lightly oil external metal surfaces.
FUEL SYSTEM
Under FUELING ENGINE in th e OP ERA-
TION sectionofthismanual,see messagela-
beled IMPORTANT regarding the u se of ga-
sohol in your engine.
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in
minimizing the f ormation offuel gumdeposits
during storage. Add stabilizer to the gasoline
in the fuel tank or fuel storage container.
Follow themix instructions foundon stabilizer
container. Runengine at least5 minutes after
adding stabilizer.
HELPFUL TIP
During storage ofyourgas/
oilmixture,the oilwillsepa-
rate fr om the gas.
We reco m mend that you
shake the gas can weekly
toinsureproper blendingof
the gas and oil.
ENGINE
S Remove spark plugand pour1 teaspoon of
40:1,2-cycle engineoil (aircooled)through
the spark plug opening. S lowly pull the
starter rope 8 to 10 t imes to distribute oil.
S Replace spark plugwith newone ofreco m-
mended type and heat range.
S Clean air filter.
S Check entire unit for loose scr ews, nuts,
and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken,
or worn parts.
S At the beginning of the next season, use
only freshfuel havingtheproper gasolineto
oil ratio.
OTHER
S Do not store gasoline from one season t o
another.
S Replace yourgasoline canif i tstarts torust.
