Off-Season Storage - MTD 752Z161-VH Manual Del Operador

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Change the oil if NOT changed within the last 3 months. See
Checking and Changing the Oil earlier in this section.
Off-SeasonStorage
_ AUTION:
Failure to use a fuel stabilizing additive
or completely run the engine until it's out of fuel
before off-season storage may result in damage to
your engine's carburetor. Subsequent damage
would not be covered under the manufacturer's
warranty.
Engines stored between 30 and 90 days need to be treated with
a gasoline stabilizer and engines stored over 90 days need to be
drained of fuel to prevent deterioration and gum from forming
in fuel system or on essential carburetor parts. If the gasoline in
your engine deteriorates during storage, you may need to have
the carburetor, and other fuel system components, serviced or
replaced.
1. Remove all fuel from tank by running engine until it stops
from lack of fuel.
i_ WARNING! Never leave engine unattended while it
is running.
2. Change the oil. See Changing the Oil earlier in this section.
3. Remove the spark plug and pour approximately a 1/2-ounce
of engine oil into the cylinder. Replace spark plug and
crank it slowly to distribute oil.
4. Clean debris from around the engine and the muffler.
Touch up any damaged paint, and coat other areas that
may rust with a light film of oil.
5. Store in a clean, dry and well ventilated area away from any
appliance that operates with a flame or pilot light, 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.
6. If possible, also avoid storage areas with high humidity,
because that promotes rust and corrosion.
7. Keep the engine level in storage. Tilting can cause fuel or
oil leakage.
Check your engine as described in the Pre-Operation Check
section of this manual.
2. If the fuel was drained during storage preparation, fill the
tank with fresh gasoline. If you keep a container of gasoline
for refueling, make certain it contains only fresh fuel.
Gasoline oxidizes and deteriorates over time, causing hard
starting.
3. If the cylinder was coated with oil during storage
preparation, the engine will smoke briefly at startup. This
is normal.
SECTION 6-- MAINTENANCE