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9. FUEL FILTER (SEE FIG. AF)
Fuel tank is fitted with a lter (b). Filter is situated at the free end of fuel pipe and can
be picked out through fuel port with a piece of hooked wire.
Check the fuel filter periodically. Do not allow dust to enter the fuel tank. A clogged
filter will make it difficult for the engine to start and may cause abnormalities in
engine performance.
When filter is dirty, replace.
When the inside of the fuel tank is dirty, clean it by rinsing the tank out with petrol.
When the fuel filter is replaced back into the tank it must sit at the bottom edge of
the fuel tank when in use.
b
Fig. AF
STORING A UNIT
1.
Perform all the general maintenance recommended in the Maintenance Section
of your User Manual.
2. Clean exterior of engine, drive
shaft assembly, debris shield and line head.
3. Drain fuel from the fuel tank.
4. After fuel is drained, start engine.
5. Run engine at idle until unit stops. This will purge the carburetor of fuel.
6. Allow engine to cool (approx. 5 minutes).
7. Using a spark plug wrench, remove the spark plug.
8.
P our 1 teaspoon of clean 2-cycle oil into the combustion chamber. Pull starter
rope slowly several times to coat internal components. Replace spark plug.
9.
Store unit in a cool, dry place away from any source of ignition such as an oil
burner, water heater, etc.
REMOVING A UNIT FROM STORAGE
1. Remove spark plug.
2. Pull starter rope briskly to clear excess oil from combustion chamber.
3. Clean and gap spark plug or install a new spark plug with proper gap.
4. Prepare unit for operation.
5. Fill fuel tank with proper fuel / oil mixture. See Fuel and Lubrication Section.