Husqvarna CT16 - Manual (Page 14)

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● Drain the fuel from the fuel tank into an approved container
outdoors, away from open flame.
● Start and run the engine until it stops due to lack of fuel.
● Pull the starter handle slowly until you feel resistance due
to compression pressure, then stop.
● Release the starter tension slowly to prevent the engine
from reversing due to compression pressure. This position
will close both the intake and exhaust ports to prevent
corrosion of the piston and cylinder bore.
OTHER
● If possible, store your tiller/cultivator indoors and cover it
to give protection from dust and dirt.
● Cover the tiller/cultivator with a suitable protective cover
that does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic.
IMPORTANT : NEVER COVER THE TILLER/
CULTIVATOR WHILE THE ENGINE
AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL
WARM.
NOTE: The tiller/cultivator should be immediately prepared for
storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used
for 30 days or more.
TILLER/CULTIVATOR
● Thoroughly clean the tiller/cultivator. Remove all dirt and
debris from the engine and unit.
● Remove the tines and oil the tine shaft and reinstall the
tines (See Service/Adjustments section in thismanual).
● Loosen the tee knobs that secure the upper handle to the
lower handle.
● Carefully fold the upper handle down making sure the
throttle is not kinked. Tighten the tee knobs.
● The cross piece of the upper handle (between the lower
handles) can now be used as a carry handle or can be
hooked over a wall hook to store the tiller/cultivator up off
the floor out of the way.
NOTE: A yearly checkup or tuneup by a competent repairman
is a good way to insure that your tiller/cultivator will provide
maximum performance for the next season.
ENGINE
IMPORTANT : IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM
DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ES-
SENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS
SUCH AS THE CARBURETOR, FUEL
FILTER, FUEL HOSE OR TANK DUR-
ING STORAGE. ALSO, EXPERIENCE
INDICATE THAT ALCOHOL
BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASO-
HOL OR USING ETHANOLOR
METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOIS-
TURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARA-
TION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS
DURING STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS
CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM
OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE.
STORAGE
CAUTION: NEVER STORE ENGINE
WITH FUEL IN TANK INDOORS OR IN
ENCLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED
AREA, WHERE FUEL FUMES MAY
REACH AN OPEN FLAME, SPARK OR
PILOT LIGHT AS ON A FURNACE,
WATER HEATER, CLOTHES DRYER,
ETC.