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Helpful Tips & Suggestions

STORING YOUR ENGINE

Storage Preparation
Proper storage preparation keeps your engine trouble-free and clean. The following
steps will assist in keeping rust and corrosion from impairing your engine's function and
appearance, and will make the engine easier to start when using again.
Cleaning
If the engine has been running, allow it to cool for at least half an hour before cleaning.
Clean all exterior surfaces and apply a light film of oil or WD-40 to prevent rust.
• Do not spray water into muffler or air cleaner. Water in the air cleaner will soak the air
filter, and water that passes through the air filter or muffler can enter the cylinder and
cause severe damage.
• Water contacting a hot engine can cause damage. If the engine has been running,
allow it to cool for at least half an hour before washing.
• It's best to use compressed air to clean debris from engine.
Adding a Fuel Stabilizer to Extend Fuel Storage Life
1. Turn the fuel valve off while engine is running and allow the engine to run
until it stops. Turn engine OFF when it begins surging to avoid engine damage.
2. Add fuel stabilizer, following the manufacturer's instructions.
3. Turn fuel valve on after adding fuel stabilizer
4. Re-start engine.
5. Run the engine outdoors for 1 minute to be sure that treated gasoline has replaced
the untreated gasoline in the carburetor.
6. Slow the engine to an idle speed. (Non-generator application.)
7. Repeat step 1 above.
Optional Fuel Storage Method
1. Run the fuel tank completely dry.
2. Add an ethanol free fuel available at most lawn and garden stores and hardware
stores.
3. Follow instructions above starting with step 3 and adding ethanol free fuel instead
of stabilizer.
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