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V4.0
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. Use a cover made from a breathable fabric to prevent rust and corrosion.
5. Store with gasoline that does not contain ethanol or a similar alcohol-
based fuel additive. Fuel with alcohol-based additives may Phase Separate
into gasoline, alcohol and water when stored for more than a few weeks.
FUEL
IMPORTANT! Avoid fuel phase separation by using premium quality fuel of at
least 89 octane.
Gasoline with ethanol or alcohol-based additives may phase separate and
deteriorate in storage. Phase separated gasoline will cause hard starting and leave
gum deposits that clog the fuel system. Phase separated fuel will contain water that
will prevent the engine from working and may damage the engine systems. If that
gasoline in your engine deteriorates during storage, you may need to have the
carburetor and other fuel system components serviced or replaced.
The length of time that gasoline can be left in your fuel tank and carburetor without
causing functional problems will vary with factors such as gasoline blend, storage
temperatures and the amount of fuel in the tank. The air in a partially filled fuel tank will
promote fuel deterioration, as will warm storage temperatures. Fuel problems may
occur in a few months or sooner if the gasoline was not fresh when the tank was filled.
Adding a gasoline stabilizer that is formulated for this purpose can extend fuel
storage life. Deterioration problems can also be avoided by draining the fuel tank
and carburetor prior to storage.
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