10. Transportation and storage.
10.1 Equipment transportation.
Before transporting the equipment check if in your area there is any legal or
regulation impediment to transport this type of equipment.
To avoid any fuel spilling during transporting keep the gasoline valve in OFF and
fasten the machine so it can't move.
NOTE: Never place the machine on its side or facing down during transportation,
keep it in its natural working position at all times.
DANGER: Never use or start up the equipment inside the transportation vehicle.
The motor pump should be used only in good ventilation conditions.
DANGER: Do not leave you vehicle parked in the sun for too long while the motor
pump is inside. An excessive rise in temperatures could evaporate the gasoline and
form an explosive environment in the vehicle.
WARNING: Do not overfill the tank if the equipment is going to be transported.
CAUTION: Empty the fuel tank when the motor pump is transported on a bumpy
road or cross country.
10.2 Equipment storage.
Gasoline loses its properties if stagnant for too long and it leaves residues that may
clog the carburetor, preventing start up after a temporary respite. If the equipment is
not being used temporarily (2-3 months or more), all the gasoline must be extracted
from the tank and carburetor.
DANGER: Gasoline is explosive and flammable. Never smoke or generate any
type of flame or spark while handling gasoline.
NOTE: Do not use regular plastic bottles, some plastics partially decompose
when in contact with the gasoline and contaminate it. This contaminated gasoline
may damage an engine if reused.
1 Place an appropriate container to collect the drained gasoline.
2 With the stopping engine, tilt the machine to pour the fuel.
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