Off season storage – Bolens 132-698A User Manual
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OFF SEASON STORAGE
If the machine is to be inoperative for a period
longer than 30 days, the follow/ing precautions are
recommended:
1. Working outdoors, drain all fuel from the fuel
tank. Use a clean dry cloth to absorb the small
amount of fuel remaining in the tank, then run
the engine until all fuel in carburetor is ex
hausted.
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warning
!
Do not drain fuel while smoking, or
if near an open fire.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire and remove
the spark plug from the cylinder. Pour about
six drops of engine oil into the cylinder, and
crank slowly to distribute oil. Replace the
spark plug, but DO NOT connect the wire.
3. Drain all the oil from the crankcase (this
should be done after the engine has been
operated and is still warm). Refill the
crankcase with clean new oil.
4. Olean the engine and the entire unit
thoroughly.
Lubricate all lubrication points. Wipe the en
tire machine with an oiled rag in order to pro
tect the surfaces.
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