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Storing (Continued)

4. Prepare engine for long-term (seasonal) storage if needed:

If you will not be able to start the engine regularly, you must prepare the engine for long term storage to

prevent gum deposits from forming and causing malfunction of the engine.

Prepare engine for long-term storage by either removing all gasoline from the tank and carburetor, OR by

adding fuel stabilizer to the gasoline. Follow fuel stabilizer manufacturer’s instructions, which usually include

these steps:

• Ensure gas tank is full.

• Add fuel stabilizer to fuel tank.

• Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow it to enter the fuel system.

• Shut off engine.

• Disconnect spark plug wire and remove spark plug.

• Add one teaspoon oil through spark plug hole.

• Place rag over spark plug hole and turn starter (or pull the recoil) a few times to lubricate the

combustion chamber.

• Replace spark plug, but do not reconnect the spark plug wire.