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DWARNING:
Perform the following
steps after each use:
• Mow engine to cool before storing or trans-
porting.
• Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated
area
where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or
open flames
from water heaters,
electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc+
• Store unit with all guards in place. Position
unit so that any sharp object cannot acci-
dentally cause injury.
• Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of
children.
SEASONAL
STORAGE
Prepare unit for storage at end of season or if
it will not be used for 30 days or more.
If your unit is to be stored for a period of time:
• Clean
the
entire
unit
before
lengthy
storage.
• Store in a clean dry area.
• Lightly oil external metal surfaces.
FUEL SYSTEM
Under
FUELING
ENGINE
in the OPERA-
TION section of this manual, see message la+
beled IMPORTANT
regarding
the use of ga+
sohol in your engine.
Fuel stabilizer
is an acceptable
alternative
in
minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits
during storage. Add stabilizer to the gasoline
in the fuel tank or fuel storage container.
Fol-
low the mix instructions
found
on stabilizer
container. Run engine at least 5 minutes after
adding stabilizer.
ENGINE
• Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of
40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) through
the spark
plug opening.
Slowly
pull the
starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute
oil.
• Replace spark plug with new one of recom-
mended type and heat range.
• Clean air filter.
• Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts,
and bolts. Replace any damaged,
broken,
or worn parts.
• At the beginning
of the next season,
use
only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to
oil ratio.
OTHER
• Do not store gasoline
from one season to
another.
• Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust.
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