Immediately
prepare
your tiller for storage
at the end of the season
or if the unit will
not be used for 30 days or more.
Ai:_Warning:
Never store
the tiller with gas-
oline in the tank inside
a building
where
fumes
may reach
an open flame
or spark.
Allow
the engine
to cool before
storing
in
any enclosure.
TILLER
1.
Clean
entire
tiller (See "CLEANING"
in
the Maintenance
section
of this man-
ual).
2.
Inspect
and replace
belts,
if necessary
(See belt replacement
instructions
in
the Service
and Adjustments
section
of
this manual).
3.
Lubricate
as shown
in the Maintenance
section
of this manual.
4.
Be sure that all nuts,
bolts and screws
are securely
fastened.
Inspect
moving
parts for damage,
breakage
and wear.
Replace
if necessary.
5.
Touch
up all rusted
or chipped
paint
surfaces;
sand
lightly
before
painting.
ENGINE
FUEL
SYSTEM
iMPORTANT:
It is important
to prevent
gum deposits
from forming
in essential
fuel system
parts such as the carburetor,
fuel filter, fuel hose,
or tank during
stor-
age. Also,
alcohol
blended
fuels
(called
gasohol
or using
ethanol
or methanol)
can
attract
moisture
which
leads to separation
and formation
of acids
during
storage.
Acidic
gas can damage
the fuel system
of
an engine
while
in storage.
Empty
the fuel tank by starting
the en-
gine and letting
it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor
are empty.
Never
use engine
or carburetor
cleaner
products
in the fuel tank or permanent
damage
may occur.
Use fresh fuel next season.
NOTE:
Fuel stabilizer
is an acceptable
alternative
in minimizing
the formation
of
fuel gum deposits
during
storage.
Add
stabilizer
to gasoline
in fuel tank or stor-
age container.
Always
follow
the mix ratio
found
on stabilizer
container.
Run engine
at least
10 minutes
after adding
stabilizer
to allow
the stabilizer
to reach
the carbu-
retor.
Do not empty
the gas tank and
carburetor
if using fuel stabilizer.
ENGINE
OIL
Drain
oil (with engine
warm)
and replace
with clean
oil.
(See "ENGINE"
in the
Maintenance
section
of this manual).
CYLINDER
1.
Remove
spark
plug.
2.
Pour 1 ounce
(29 ml) of oil through
spark
plug hole into cylinder.
3.
Pull starter
handle
slowly
several
times
to distribute
oil.
4.
Replace
with new spark
plug.
OTHER
* Do not store gasoline from one season
to another.
* Replace your gasoline can if your can
starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your
gasoline will cause problems.
, If possible, store your unit indoors and
cover it to give protection from dust and
dirt.
, Cover your unit with a suitable protec-
tive cover that does not retain moisture.
Do not use plastic.
Plastic cannot
breathe which allows condensation
to
form and will cause your unit to rust.
IMPORTANT:
Never cover tiller while en-
gine and exhaust areas are still warm.
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