Product Manual

Engine (cont’d)
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Removal from
storage
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive, and you can be burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
Draining fuel:
1. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
2. Place a UL approved container below the carburetor; use a funnel to avoid spillage.
3. Remove the carburetor drain bolt and gasket.
4. Turn the fuel valve to the ON position to drain fuel into a UL approved container.
5. Reinstall and tighten the drain bolt and gasket.
Storage time
Service item
Within one month
Use
One-two months
Drain original fuel and refuel.
Two months - one year
Drain original fuel and refuel;
Empty and clean the fuel valve sediment cup.
One year or longer
Drain original fuel and refuel;
Empty and clean the fuel valve sediment cup;
Empty and clean the carburetor bowl.
High Altitude
Operation
CAUTION: Operating at an altitude of greater than 3000 feet (914 meters) may affect your
engines performance, fuel consumption, and emissions. To remain emissions compliant and
improve engine performance at higher altitudes, a high-altitude kit is required. A high altitude kit
includes a carburetor jet resized to help correct air / fuel mixture at altitude. To order a high
altitude kit or if you have additional questions, go to www.northerntool.com or contact us at 1-
866-443-2576 – Powerhorse. Please note, engines with the high-altitude kit installed operated
at lower altitudes could cause severe engine damage and affect emissions compliance. When
modified, a tag or decal should be added to the product stating that a high-altitude kit was
installed and to remind you to re-service the carburetor (re-jet) when operating in lower altitude
environments.