Storage
Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place.
Preparing the Machine for
Storage
WARNING
Gasoline vapors can explode.
• Do not store gasoline more than 30 days.
• Do not store the machine in an enclosure near
an open flame.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing it.
1. On the last refueling of the year, add fuel stabilizer to
the fuel as directed by the engine manufacturer.
2. Run the machine until the engine stops from running
out of fuel.
3. Start it again.
4. Allow the engine to run until it stops. When you can
no longer start the engine, it is sufficiently dry.
5. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
6. Remove the spark plug, add 30 ml of oil through
the spark plug hole, and pull the starter rope slowly
several times to distribute oil throughout the cylinder
to prevent cylinder corrosion during the off-season.
7. Loosely install the spark plug.
8. Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws.
Folding the Handle
1. Rotate the handle forward (Figure 26).
Important: Route the cables to the outside of the
handle knobs as you fold the upper handle.
2. To unfold the handle, refer to
(page
5).
Remove the Machine from
Storage
1. Check and tighten all fasteners.
2. Remove the spark plug and spin the engine rapidly by
pulling the recoil-start handle to blow the excess oil
from the cylinder.
3. Install the spark plug and tighten it with a torque
wrench to 20 N-m (15 ft-lb).
4. Perform any maintenance procedures; refer to
Maintenance (page
1 Unfolding the Handle
13).
5. Check the engine-oil level; refer to
Engine-Oil Level (page
6. Fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline; refer to
Fuel Tank (page
7. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
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Checking the
8).
8).
Filling the