Maintenance – As required 8.10.7 8.10.7.1
Measures prior to extended shut-down period Measures before shutting down DANGER! Danger to life caused by explosive gas-air mixes! – Do not allow gasoline to come into contact with hot components. – Smoking and open fire is prohibited. – Keep away from heat sources, sparks and other sources of ignition. – Do not spill any gasoline. If the machine is shut down for a longer period of time, e.g. winter season, the following work must be carried out. Depending on weather influences these conservation measures will protect the machine for approx. 6 to 12 months.
Using fuel stabilizer
1.
Park the machine safely Ä Chapter 6.5 ‘Parking the machine in secured condition’ on page 61.
2.
Allow the engine to cool down for at least 30 minutes.
3.
Clean the machine thoroughly.
4.
Change the engine oil Ä Chapter 8.7.1 ‘Changing the engine oil’ on page 80.
5.
Use fuel stabilizer or empty the fuel tank completely.
1.
Mix fresh fuel with fuel stabilizer (follow the instructions of the manufacturer).
2.
Empty the fuel tank and fill it with the prepared fuel mix.
3.
Start the engine and run the machine for approx. 10 minutes in the open.
4.
Park the machine safely.
1.
Close the fuel valve.
Emptying the fuel tank
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