Section 6 Long-Term Storage - Togo POWER GG1000 Manual Del Propietário

Section 6 Long-Term Storage

When the equipment is to remain idle for longer
than 20 days, prepare the Engine for storage as
follows:
1. CLEANING:
Wait for Engine to cool, then clean Engine with dry
cloth. NOTICE: Do not clean using water. The water
will gradually enter t
he Engine and cause rust damage. Apply a thin coat of
rust preventive oil to all metal parts.
2. FUEL:
To protect the fuel tank during storage, make sure to
drain both the tank and fuel lines.
WARNING
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM FIRE:
Drain tank in a well-ventilated area away from
ignition sources. If the engine is hot from use, shut
the engine off and wait for it to cool before
draining fuel. Do not smoke.
3. LUBRICATION:
a. Clean out area around spark plug. Remove spark
plug and pour one tablespoon of engine oil into
cylinder through spark plug hole.
b. Replace spark plug, but leave spark plug cap
disconnected.
c. Pull Starter Handle to distribute oil in cylinder.
Stop after one or two revolutions when you feel
the piston start the compression stroke (when
you start to feel resistance).
4. STORAGE AREA:
Cover and store in a dry, level, well-ventilated area
out of reach of children. Storage area should also
be away from ignition sources, such as water
heaters, clothes dryers, and furnaces.
NOTICE: During extended storage periods the Engine
must be started every 3 months and allowed to run for
15 – 20 minutes or the Warranty is VOID.
5. AFTER STORAGE:
Before starting the Engine during or after storage,
keep in mind that untreated gasoline will deteriorate
quickly. Drain the fuel tank and change to fresh fuel
if untreated gasoline has been sitting for a month, if
treated gasoline has been sitting beyond the fuel
stabilizer's recommended time period, or if the
Engine does not start.
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