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