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Engine Storage Procedure
Fuel System Draining
Fuel System Draining
When not operating your Kawasaki engine more
Engines to be stored over 30 days should be com-
pletely drained of fuel to prevent gum deposits form-
than 30 days, add fuel stabilizer to fuel tank and run
Engines to be stored over 30 days should be com-
ing on essential carburetor parts, fuel filter and fuel
engine for 5 minutes then drain the fuel tank.
pletely drained of fuel to prevent gum deposits form-
tank.
After drain the fuel tank, run the engine at low idle
ing on essential carburetor parts, fuel filter and fuel
until engine stalled.
tank.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be
explosive under certain conditions.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be
Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be
Drain fuel before storing the equipment for
explosive under certain conditions.
explosive under certain conditions.
extended periods.
Drain fuel before storing the equipment for
Drain fuel before storing the equipment for
Drain fuel in a well-ventilated area away from
extended periods.
any source of flame or sparks, including any
extended periods.
Drain fuel in a well-ventilated area away from
appliances with a pilot lamp. Store fuel in an
Drain gasoline in a well ventilated area away
any source of flame or sparks, including any
approved container in safe location.
from any source of flame or sparks, including
appliances with a pilot lamp. Store fuel in an
any appliances with a pilot light. Store
approved container in safe location.
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Clean every part of the engine.
gasoline in an approved container in safe
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Be sure that the engine switch or switch key is
Clean every part of the engine.
location.
positioned at "OFF".
Be sure that the engine switch or switch key is
Close the fuel valve and remove the sediment
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positioned at "OFF".
Clean every part of the engine.
bowl.
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Close the fuel valve and remove the sediment
Be sure that the engine switch or switch key is
Put a pan under the fuel valve to receive the
bowl.
positioned at "OFF" position.
drained fuel, and open the fuel valve to drain the
Put a pan under the fuel valve to receive the
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Close the fuel valve and remove the sediment
fuel from fuel tank completely.
drained fuel, and open the fuel valve to drain the
bowl.
fuel from fuel tank completely.
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Put a pan under the fuel valve to receive the
drained gasoline and open the fuel valve to drain
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Install the sediment bowl and open the fuel valve.
the gasoline from fuel tank completely.
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Install the sediment bowl and open the fuel valve.
Install the sediment bowl.
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To remove the fuel from the carburetor, run the
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Put a pan under the carburetor and loosen the
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engine to use up the fuel in the carburetor.
To remove the fuel from the carburetor, run the
drain screw of the carburetor to drain the gasoline
engine to use up the fuel in the carburetor.
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completely.
Remove the spark plugs and pour approx. 1 ∼ 2
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Tighten the drain screw.
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mL (0.06 ∼ 0.1 cu. in.) of engine oil through the
Remove the spark plugs and pour approx. 1 ∼ 2
spark plug holes (A) and then screw the spark
mL (0.06 ∼ 0.1 cu. in.) of engine oil through the
plugs in after turning the engine a few times.
spark plug holes (A) and then screw the spark
Slowly turn the engine until you feel compression
plugs in after turning the engine a few times.
and then leave it there. This blocks the air inside
Slowly turn the engine until you feel compression
the cylinder and prevents rust inside the engine.
and then leave it there. This blocks the air inside
Wipe the body with oily cloth.
the cylinder and prevents rust inside the engine.
Wrap the engine with plastic sheeting and store it
Wipe the body with oily cloth.
in a dry place.
Wrap the engine with plastic sheeting and store it
Change engine oil for next use after period of stor-
in a dry place.
age (refer to "Oil Change" section in "MAINTE-
Change engine oil for next use after period of stor-
NANCE" chapter).
age (refer to "Oil Change" section in "MAINTE-
NANCE" chapter).
Gasoline is a toxic substance. Dispose of
gasoline properly. Contact your local author-
A. Fuel Drain Screw
Gasoline is a toxic substance. Dispose of
ities for approved disposal methods.
gasoline properly. Contact your local author-
ities for approved disposal methods.
Gasoline is a toxic substance. Dispose of
gasoline
authorities for approved disposal methods.
A
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
properly.
Contact
your
local