DR Power Hydraulic 22-Ton - Manual (Page 35)

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End of Season and Storage
NOTE: Please refer to the engine owner's manual for engine-specific procedures.
• Change the engine oil.
• Remove the spark plug and pour about 1 ounce of motor oil into the cylinder hole. Replace the plug
and pull the recoil starter rope until you feel strong resistance. This will coat the piston and seat the
valves to prevent moisture buildup.
• Clean/replace the air filter.
• Clean dirt and debris from the cylinder head cooling fins and muffler area of the engine.
• If your DR 22-TON VERTICAL/HORIZONTAL WOOD SPLITTER will be idle for more than 30 days,
we recommend using a gas stabilizer. This will prevent sediment from gumming up the carburetor.
If there is dirt or moisture in the gas or tank, remove it by draining the tank. Completely fill the tank
with fresh, unleaded gas and add the appropriate amount of stabilizer or gasoline additive. Run the
engine for a short time to allow the additive to circulate. Close the fuel shut-off valve to prevent
carburetor overflow and leakage.
• Check the wedge for nicks and wear. Sharpen if needed.
• Apply Fluid Film to areas where the paint has worn or chipped off to bare metal.
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE, STOP THE ENGINE AND
DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE.