Chicago Electric 65588 - Manual (Page 14)

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storage
Wait for engine to cool, then clean 1.
engine with clean cloth.
When the equipment is to remain idle
2.
for longer than 20 days, prepare the
engine for storage as follows:
Change engine oil and empty fuel a.
tank.
Either leave fuel tank empty or
b.
refill fuel tank with fresh unleaded
gasoline. After filling, run engine
for about 5-10 minutes to circulate
the gasoline through the carburetor.
Wait for engine to cool before pro-
ceeding.
Clean out area around spark plug.
c.
Remove spark plug and pour one
tablespoon of engine oil into cylinder
through spark plug hole.
Reinstall spark plug, but leave spark
d.
plug wire disconnected.
Pull recoil starter to distribute oil in
e.
cylinder. Stop after one or two revo-
lutions when you feel the piston start
the compression stroke (when you
start to feel resistance).
Disconnect battery cables (if
f.
equipped).
Cover and store in a dry, well-ventilat- 3.
ed area out of reach of children.
Before starting the engine after stor-
4.
age, keep in mind that untreated gas-
oline will deteriorate quickly. Drain
the fuel tank and filter, 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
properly.