Harbor Freight Tools 5.5 HP ENGINE 96156 - Manual (Page 13)

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storage
Wait for engine to cool, then clean 1.
engine with clean cloth.
When the engine is to remain idle for 2.
longer than 20 days, prepare the engine
for storage as follows:
Change engine oil and empty fuel tank. a.
Either leave fuel tank empty or refill
b.
fuel tank with fresh unleaded gasoline
mixed with a fuel stabilizer intended for
long term engine storage (not included).
After filling, run engine for about 5-10
minutes to circulate the treated gasoline
through the carburetor. Wait for engine
to cool before proceeding.
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 e.
in cylinder. Stop after one or two
revolutions when you feel the piston
start the compression stroke (when you
start to feel resistance).
Apply a thin coat of rust preventive oil to 3.
all uncoated metal parts.
Cover and store in a dry, well-ventilated 4.
area out of reach of children.
Before starting the engine after storage, 5.
keep in mind that untreated gasoline
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.