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12 ENGLISH

Storage Precautions

If your engine will be stored with gasoline in the fuel tank and

carburetor, it is important to reduce the hazard of gasoline vapor

ignition. Select a well ventilated storage area away from any

appliance that operates with a flame, such as a furnace, water

heater, or clothes dryer. Also avoid any area with a

spark-producing electric motor, or where power tools are operated.

If possible, avoid storage areas with high humidity, because that

promotes rust and corrosion.

Keep the engine level in storage. Tilting can cause fuel or oil

leakage.

Unless all fuel has been drained from the fuel tank, leave the fuel

valve in the CLOSED or OFF position to reduce the possibility of

fuel leakage.

With the engine and exhaust system cool, cover the engine to keep

out dust. A hot engine and exhaust system can ignite or melt some

materials. Do not use sheet plastic as a dust cover.

A nonporous cover will trap moisture around the engine, promoting

rust and corrosion.

Remove the battery and store it in a cool, dry place. 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 BEFORE OPERATION

CHECKS section of this manual (see page 4).

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 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. If the fuel tank is equipped with a fuel valve, move

the fuel valve lever to the CLOSED or OFF position.

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS

ENGINE WILL NOT START

ENGINE LACKS POWER

Possible Cause Correction

Battery discharged. Recharge battery.

Fuse burnt out. Replace fuse.

Fuel valve CLOSED or OFF

(If equipped).

Move lever to OPEN or ON

position.

Choke OPEN. Move lever to CLOSED position

unless the engine is warm.

Engine switch OFF. Turn engine switch to ON

position.

Out of fuel. Refuel (p. 7).

Stale fuel; engine stored

without treating or draining

gasoline, or refueled with stale

gasoline.

Drain fuel tank and carburetor

(p. 11). Refuel with fresh

gasoline (p. 7).

Spark plugs faulty, fouled, or

improperly gapped.

Gap, or replace spark plugs

(p. 10).

Spark plugs wet with fuel

(flooded engine).

Dry and reinstall spark plugs

(p. 10). Start engine with

throttle lever in FAST position

(p. 5).

Fuel filter restricted, carburetor

malfunction, ignition

malfunction, valves stuck, etc.

Take engine to your servicing

dealer, or refer to shop manual.