EarthQuake 60005072 - Manual (Page 18)

Operator's Manual
Viper Engine, 159cc
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storage Preparation
Proper storage preparation is essential for keeping your
engine trouble-free and looking good. The following
steps will help to keep rust and corrosion from impairing
your engine’s function and appearance, and will make
the engine easier to start after storage.
cleaning
If the engine has been running, allow it to cool for at
least half an hour before cleaning. Clean all exterior
surfaces, touch up any damaged paint, and coat other
areas that may rust with a light film of oil.
NOTE: Water contacting a hot engine can cause
damage. If the engine has been running, allow it
to cool for at least half an hour before washing.
fuel
Gasoline will oxidize and deteriorate in storage. Old
gasoline will cause hard starting, and it leaves gum
deposits that clog the fuel system. If the gasoline in your
engine deteriorates during storage, you may need to
have the carburetor and other fuel system components
serviced or replaced.
The length of time that gasoline can be left in your
fuel tank and carburetor without causing functional
problems will vary with such factors as gasoline blend,
your storage temperatures, and whether the fuel tank
is partially or completely filled. The air in a partially
filled fuel tank promotes fuel deterioration. Very warm
storage/temperatures accelerate fuel deterioration. Fuel
deterioration problems may occur within a few months,
or even less if the gasoline was not fresh when you filled
the fuel tank.
NOTE: The distributor’s limited warranty does not
cover fuel system damage or engine performance
problems resulting from neglected storage
preparation.
You can extend fuel storage life by adding a fuel
stabilizer that is formulated for that purpose, or you can
avoid fuel deterioration problems by draining the fuel
tank and carburetor.
CAUTION
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adding a Fuel sTabilizer TO exTend Fuel
sToRAGe lIfe
When adding a fuel stabilizer, fill the fuel tank with
fresh gasoline. If only partially filled, air in the tank will
promote fuel deterioration during storage. If you keep
a container of gasoline for refueling, be sure that it
contains only fresh gasoline.
1. Add fuel stabilizer following the manufacturer’s
instructions.
2. After adding a fuel stabilizer, run the engine outdoors
for 10 minutes to be sure that treated gasoline has
replaced the untreated gasoline in the carburetor.
3. Stop the engine, and move the fuel valve to the OFF
position.
WARNING
FAILURE TO FOLLOw MAINTENANCE IN-
FORMATION CAN CAUSE DEATH OR SERI-
OUS INjURY.
DO NOT REMOvE FUEL wHILE SMOkING,
NEAR OPEN FLAME, OR OTHER POTEN-
TIAL HAzARDS.
AvOID INjURY! NEvER STORE ENGINE
wITH FUEL IN THE TANk INSIDE A BUILD-
ING. POTENTIAL SPARkS MAY BE PRES-
ENT CAUSING IGNITION OF FUEL AND
FUEL vAPORS.