Stopping the Engine & Short Term Storage
To avoid unsupervised equipment operation, especially
by children, NEVER leave the engine running while
unattended. Always turn off the engine after use and
remove the safety key, if equipped.
NEVER store the engine with fuel in the fuel tank inside
a building with potential sources of ignition such as hot
water tank and space heaters, clothes drivers, electric
motors, etc.
1. If operating the engine in the snow or rain, run the engine for
a few minutes to help dry off any moisture.
2. If equipped, move the equipment control, engine control
lever or ignition switch to "STOP" or "OFF" position (see
equipment Operator's Manual).
3. If equipped, remove safety key (if necessary, see equipment
Operator's Manual for safety key location).
NOTE: Removing the safety key will reduce the possibility of
unauthorized starting of the engine while equipment is not in
use.
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After the Engine is Stopped
To prevent the possible freeze-up of engine controls,
follow instructions with engine STOPPED, listed below:
1. Wipe all snow and moisture from the engine control lever and
choke areas.
2. If equipped, move the equipment control, engine control
lever or ignition switch (see equipment Operator's Manual)
back and forth several times and leave the control in the
"STOP" or "OFF" position.
3. Move the engine choke back and forth several times and
leave in the "FULL CHOKE" position.
4. Be sure the Fuel Shut-Off Valve, if present, is in the closed
"OFF" position.
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