LONCIN 1P61FA Manuel D'utilisation page 45

If equipped with a battery for an electric starter, recharge the battery once a month while the
engine is in storage. This will help to extend the service life of the battery.
Removal from Storage
Check your engine as described in the chapter OPERATION.
If the fuel was drained during storage preparation, fill the tank with fresh gasoline. If you keep a
container of gasoline for refueling, be sure that it contains only fresh gasoline. Gasoline oxidizes
and deteriorates over time, causing hard starting.
If the cylinders were coated with oil during storage preparation, the engine may smoke briefly at
startup. This is normal.
Transporting
If the engine has been running, allow it to cool for at least 15 minutes before loading the
engine-powered equipment on the transport vehicle. A hot engine and exhaust system can burn
you and can ignite some materials.
Keep the engine level when transporting to reduce the possibility of fuel leakage. Move the fuel
valve lever to the OFF position.
·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. Gasoline will oxidize and deteriorate in storage.
Deteriorated gasoline will cause hard starting, and it leaves gum deposits
that clog the fuel system. As a result, If the engine is not used for more
than one month, the fuel oil shall be drained thoroughly to prevent from
deterioration of the fuel in fuel system and carburetor.
·The failures of fuel system or engine performance arising from
improper storage are beyond the scope of the warranty.
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