User Manual

11.1.3 Fuel

Gasoline will oxidize and deteriorate in storage. Deteriorated gasoline will cause hard starting,

and it leaves gum deposits that clog the fuel system. If the gasoline in your engine deteriorates

during storage, you may need to have the carburettor, and other fuel system components,

serviced or replaced.

The length of time that gasoline can be left in your fuel tank and carburettor without causing

functional problems will vary with such factors as gasoline blend, your storage temperatures,

and whether the fuel tank is partially or completely filled. The air in a partially filled fuel tank

promotes fuel deterioration. Very warm storage temperatures accelerate fuel deterioration. Fuel

problems may occur within a few months, or even less if the gasoline was not

Fresh when you filled the fuel tank.

Fuel system damage or engine performance problems resulting from neglected storage

preparation are not covered under Warranty.

11.1.4 Adding a gasoline stabilizer to extend fuel storage life

When adding a gasoline stabilizer, fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline. If only partially filled, air

in the tank will promote fuel deterioration during storage. If you keep a container of gasoline for

refuelling, be sure that it contains only fresh gasoline.

1. Add gasoline stabilizer following the manufacturer's instructions.

2. After adding a gasoline stabilizer, run the engine outdoors for 10 minutes to be sure that

treated gasoline has replaced the untreated gasoline in the carburettor.

11.1.5 Draining the fuel tank and carburettor

WARNING

Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive, and you can be burned or

seriously injured when handling fuel.

§ Stop engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away.

§ Refuel only outdoors.

§ Wipe up spills immediately.

1. Place an approved gasoline container below the carburettor, and use a funnel to avoid

spilling fuel.

2. Remove the drain bolt, then move the fuel valve lever to the ON position.

3. After all the fuel has drained into the container, reinstall the drain bolt and washer.

Tighten the drain bolt securely.