Prepping your Tecumseh Engine Powered Device for Storage
CAUTION: Only drain the fuel into an approved container outdoors away from any combustion source. Make sure the engine has had enough time to cool down.
Remove the Gas:
1. Remove all gasoline from the fuel tank by running the engine until the engine stops. You can also drain the fuel tank by removing the fuel line at the carburetor or fuel tank. Be careful not to damage the fuel line, fittings, or fuel tank.
2. On engines with carburetor bowl drain, press upwards on it to drain the fuel out of the carburetor. The drain will be located on the bottom of the carburetor bowl.
3.On carburetors without a bowl drain, the carburetor may be drained by loosening the bowl nut on the bottom carburetor one full turn. Allow to completely drain and retighten the bowl nut being careful not to damage the bowl gasket when tightening.
4. If Gasoline with Ethanol has been used, complete the above procedure and then put one half pint of unleaded gasoline into the fuel tank and repeat the above procedure. If Gasohol is allowed to remain in the fuel system during storage, the alcohol content will cause rubber gaskets and seals to deteriorate.
Change Oil:
If the oil has not been changed recently, this is a good time to do it.
Oil Cylinder Bore:
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground the wire to the engine. Remove the spark plug and put 1/2 ounce (14 ml) of clean engine oil into the spark plug hole.
2. Cover the spark plug hole with a shop towel.
Clean Engine:
Remove the blower housing and clean all dirt, grass or debris from the intake screen, cylinder head, cylinder cooling fins, carburetor, governor levers and linkage.
CAUTION: Do not use fuel additive that has a methanol blend. This cause damage to your gaskets and seals if stored along time. Use an additive that has isopropyl instead.