1 With the help of a manual suction pump, extract the gasoline from the fuel
tank and store it in an appropriate container.
NOTE: Do not use regular plastic bottles,
some plastics partially decompose when in
contact with the gasoline and contaminate it.
This contaminated gasoline may damage an
engine if reused.
DANGER: Gasoline is explosive and
flammable. Never smoke or generate any type
of flame or flash while handling gasoline.
2 Prepare an appropriate container to collect the gasoline.
3 Using a screwdriver, loosen the carburetor draining screw. Allow all the
gasoline to pour out completely.
4 Once the gasoline is drained, tighten the draining screw again.
5 Remove the spark plug (see page 22) and pour a tbsp of clean motor oil (10
~ 20 ml) in the cylinder. Pull the startup handle gently, this will make the
engine spin and distribute the oil. Then install the spark plug again.
6 Pull the starter rope slowly until you feel resistance. In this point, the piston
is rising in its compression stroke and the intake and exhaust valves are
closed. This position helps protecting the engine against internal corrosion.
DRAINING SCREW
SCREWDRIVER
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