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1. Fuel System Preparation
Add fuel stabilizer/conditioner to
the
fuel tank. Run engine for five
minutes to distribute
conditioned fuel
through fuel system. Stop engine,
allow it
to cool, and drain fuel tank or run
engine
until it stops. Restart the engine
again and
allow it to run until it stops.
Continue to
attempt to restart the engine until
it will no
longer start.
2. Cylinder/Piston Care
4-cycle engines:
Remove spark plug
and add about one
tablespoon of oil
through spark plug hole.
Slowly rotate
engine several times using
starter rope or
key starter to distribute
oil. Reinstall
spark plug, but do not
connect spark
plug wire.
2-cycle engines:
Slowly pull recoil
starter until resistance
is felt due to
compression pressure, then
stop. Release
starter tension slowly to
prevent engine
from reversing due to
compression
pressure. This position
closes both the
intake and exhaust
ports to
prevent outside air entry, which
can result in
corrosion of the cylinder
bore.
3. Tighten fasteners as needed
4. Service air filter as
described in operator's
manual
5. Clean unit thoroughly
6. Touch up all rusted or chipped
paint surfaces
7. Battery
(if applicable)
Remove battery from unit and fully
charge prior to storage.
8. Replace damaged or worn
parts
9. Lubricate unit per the
operator's manual
10. Storage
Ensure engine has cooled. Cover unit
and
store in a clean, dry location out of the
reach of children. Note: Never store unit
in
house (living area) or basement where
ignition sources may be present suchas a
hot water heater, space heater, clothes
dryer and the like. Gasoline and fumes
are
highly flammable and explosive. Fumes
can
also be dangerous if inhaled.
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