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6. Pull starter rope slowly 8-10 times to properly coat the cylinder bore and piston for storage. Replace
spark plug and tighten. Any residual oil may burn off in subsequent starts. This may result in white smoke
emission from muffler.
7. Store this engine in horizontal position with the spark plug up. Do not store or transport with the spark
plug down.
IMPORTANT! Storing with the spark plug down will result in hard starting and/or engine smoking.
STORING ENGINE WITH FUEL
1. If your engine will be stored with gasoline in the fuel tank and carburetor, it is important to reduce the
hazard of gasoline vapour ignition.
a. Select a well-ventilated storage area away from any appliance that operates with a flame, such as a
furnace, water heater or clothes dryer.
b. Avoid any area with a spark-producing electric motor.
c. Avoid any area where power tools are operated.
2. If possible, avoid storage areas with high humidity, as this promotes rust and corrosion.
3. Keep the engine level in storage. Tilting can cause fuel or oil leakage.
4. Cover the engine once the engine and exhaust system are cool. Some materials can ignite or melt if the
engine and/or exhaust system is hot. Do not use sheet plastic as a dust cover.
a. Do not use a nonporous cover, as this will trap moisture around the engine and promote rust
and corrosion.
REMOVAL FROM STORAGE
1. Check the engine as describe in the section Pre-operation Checks.
2. If the fuel was drained during storage preparation, fill the tank with fresh gasoline.
a. If you keep a container of gasoline for refuelling, ensure that it contains only fresh gasoline.
b. Gasoline will oxidize and deteriorate over time, causing hard starting.
3. If the cylinder was coated with oil during storage preparation, the engine will smoke briefly at start up. This
is normal.
TRANSPORTING THE ENGINE
WARNING! Transport the engine with an empty fuel tank or with the fuel shut-off valve secured in the
OFF position.
1. Keep the engine level when transporting to reduce the possibility of fuel leakage.
2. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
3. Do not transport with the spark plug down. Transporting with the spark plug down will result in hard
starting and/or engine smoking.
CLEANING
NOTICE! Do not use a garden hose or pressure washer to clean the engine, as this may cause water to enter
the cylinder and cause damage.
1. If the engine has been running, allow it to cool for at least half an hour before cleaning.
2. Clean all exterior surfaces.
3. Touch up any damaged paint.
4. Coat other areas that may rust with a light film of oil.
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