Spark Arrester Screen Service; Transportation And Storage; Off-Season Storage - Champion Power Equipment 100380 Manual Del Operador

100380 - REAR TINE TILLER
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Don't touch the muffler when the engine is running or hot.
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The spark plug must be tightened securely, or it may become
very hot and damage the engine.

Spark Arrester Screen Service

If the engine muffler is equipped with a spark arrester screen,
remove and clean it according to the service intervals.

TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE

Transport with the fuel valve turned the "OFF" position. Transport
or store the engine when it is cool to avoid getting burns or
starting a fire.
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Do not tilt the engine to avoid fuel spill. Spilled fuel or fuel
vapor may ignite and cause fire.

Off-Season Storage

When the tiller won't be used for an extended period, prepare it for
storage as follows:
1. Make sure the storage area is dry and free of dust.
2. Clean the tiller and engine.
3. Do routine tiller lubrication and check for loose parts and
hardware.
4. Turn the fuel valve to "OFF" position, set a proper container
under the carburetor.
5. Drain the oil out of the gasoline engine.
6. Remove the spark plug. Place about a spoon of fresh engine
oil into the cylinder. Crank the engine to distribute engine oil
evenly.
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TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
7. Reinstall the spark plug.
8. Store unit in a clean, dry area.
9. Never store the tiller with fuel in the fuel tank in an enclosed
area where gas fumes could reach an open flame or spark, or
where ignition sources are present (space heaters, hot water
heaters, furnaces, etc.)
10. Loosen the oil drain bolt and completely drain the gasoline
out of the carburetor into a proper container and screw the
oil drain bolt down. Remove the sediment bowl after closing
fuel cock, and completely pour the gasoline out the sediment
bowl. Finally reinstall the sediment bowl back and screw it
down.
Fuel is extremely flammable and explosive under certain
conditions. Keep smoke, fire and spark away from operating
site.
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