Draining The Fuel Tank - Black Max BM10500 Serie Manual Del Operador

DRAINING FUEL TANK/CARBURETOR
See Figures 19 - 20.
To help prevent gum deposits in the fuel system, drain the
fuel from the tank and carburetor before storing.

DRAINING THE FUEL TANK

 Turn the engine switch OFF ( O ).
 Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
 Remove the fuel line from the petcock by squeezing the
ends of the retaining clip and sliding the fuel line off.
 Install one end of a drain line over the petcock, and place
the other end in a fuel container large enough to catch
the fuel being drained from the tank.
 Turn the fuel valve to the ON position.
 When the fuel has drained from the tank, close the fuel
valve and reinstall fuel line securely on petcock.
MAINTENANCE
DRAINING THE CARBURETOR
 Turn the engine switch OFF ( O ).
 Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
 Position a suitable container under the carburetor drain
screw to catch fuel; loosen the screw.
 Allow fuel to drain completely into container.
 Retighten drain screw.
NOTE: Consult hazardous waste management guidelines in
your area for the proper way to dispose of used fuel.
TRANSPORTING
 Turn engine switch OFF ( O ).
 Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
 Make sure engine and exhaust of unit is cool.
 Keep unit level to prevent fuel spillage.
 Do not drop or strike unit or place under heavy objects.
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