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Outdoor Power Tool Extended Storage Tips
If you have to store your equipment for several months, here
is some information that will help you get off to a fast start.
If you plan to "mothball" your grass trimmer, brushcutter
or leaf blower for a long period - say during the winter months
- a few easy steps will help ensure that your equipment will
be ready for action.
- To get the equipment ready for storage, clean it first.
The air filter and the cylinder fins can be cleaned by gently brushing
with an old toothbrush. Remove and examine the spark plug
for excessive carbon build up. You may want to replace it
once a year. Put two drops of two cycle oil into the cylinder
and gently and slowly pull the starter cord to spread the
oil on the inside of the cylinder. Replace the spark plug
and carefully reconnect it to the ignition lead.
- Remove the cutting tool on your trimmer, clean out all
the debris (see your Operating Manual).
- Examine the spark arresting screen. It is a small screen
at the muffler exhaust that is usually fastened with a screw
or clip. The screen must be cleaned with a wire brush or replaced
with a new one.
- The fuel tank should be emptied of fuel mix. Start the
engine and run it at idle until the engine stops. It is important
that the engine is run at idle speed only, so there will be
no lack of lubrication when the fuel mix dries up. Do not
operate the throttle.
- For long term storage, a dry and, if possible, dust- and
frost-free place would be ideal. You can save space if you
hang the equipment from its built-in hanger.
- Fuel mix deteriorates and should not be kept over 30 days.
If you need to dispose of fuel mix, please do so in a proper
and responsible manner. (50:1 fuel mix can be used up in any
gasoline engine without a catalytic converter, i.e. lawnmower,
ATV or motorcycle) Remember that STIHL products use the same
50:1 fuel mix so the fuel you used for your trimmer will work
in your blower or chain saw, while your trimmer is in storage.
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