Storage/Transporting; Storing Your Engine; Troubleshooting - LONCIN 1P61FA Manuel D'utilisation

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5. STORAGE/ TRANSPORTING
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STORING YOUR ENGINE

Storage Preparation
Proper storage preparation is essential for keeping your engine trouble free and looking good.
The following steps will help to keep rust and corrosion from impairing your engine's function and
appearance, and will make the engine easier to start after storage.
Cleaning
If the engine has been running, allow it to cool for at least half an hour before cleaning. Clean all
exterior surfaces, touch up any damaged paint, and coat other areas that may rust with a light
film of oil.
CAUTION:
Using a garden hose or pressure washing equipment can force water into
the air cleaner or muffler opening. Water in the air cleaner will soak the air filter, and water that
passes through the air filter or muffler can enter the cylinder, causing 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.
Fuel
Gasoline will oxidize and deteriorate in storage. Old gasoline will cause hard starting, and it
leaves gum deposits that clog the fuel system. If the 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 such factors as gasoline blend, your storage temperatures, and
whether the fuel tank is partially or completely filled. The air in a partially filled fuel tank promotes
fuel deterioration. Very warm storage/temperatures accelerate fuel deterioration. Fuel
deterioration problems may occur within a few months, or even less if the gasoline was not fresh
when you filled the fuel tank.
The Distributor's Limited Warranty does not cover fuel system damage or engine performance
problems resulting from neglected storage preparation.
You can extend fuel storage life by adding a fuel stabilizer that is formulated for that purpose, or
you can avoid fuel deterioration problems by draining the fuel tank and carburetor.
ADDING A FUEL STABILIZER TO EXTEND FUEL STORAGE LIFE
When adding a fuel stabilizer, fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline. If only partially filled, air in the
tank will promote fuel deterioration during storage. If you keep a container of gasoline for
refueling, be sure that it contains only fresh gasoline.
4. Add fuel stabilizer following the manufacturer's instructions.
5. After adding a fuel stabilizer, run the engine outdoors for 10 minutes to be sure that treated
gasoline has replaced the untreated gasoline in the carburetor.
6. Stop the engine, and move the fuel valve to the OFF position.
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