Transport - ATIKA LC170F Originalbetriebsanleitung

STORAGE / TRANSPORT
DRAINING THE FUEL TANK AND CARBURETTOR
1. Place a suitable vessel under the carburettor; use a funnel to
prevent spilling gasoline.
2. Unscrew the gasoline drain plug and the fuel filter and turn the
fuel valve to ON.
WASHER
DRAIN
PLUG
3. Screw in the drain plug and fuel filter again after the gasoline
has been drained into the vessel. Firmly tighten all parts.
Storage measures
1. Change the engine oil.
2. Remove the spark plug.
3. Pour a table spoon (5 - 10 ml) of clean engine oil into the
cylinder.
4. Pull the cranking rope several times to distribute the oil in the
cylinder.
5. Screw the spark plug back into place.
6. Pull the cranking rope until you feel a resistance. This closes
the valves to prevent any moisture from entering the cylinder.
Let the cranking rope slide back slowly.
If you want to store the engine with gasoline in the carburettor and
tank, it is important to at least reduce the risk of gasoline vapour
ignition. Choose a well ventilated storage area out of range from
devices that may cause or contain flames, such as water heaters,
stoves or laundry driers. Avoid the proximity of spark-generating
electric motors or the operation of electric power tools.
If possible, avoid storage areas with high humidity to prevent rust
and corrosion.
Turn the fuel valve to OFF to reduce the possibility of gasoline
leaks.
Place the engine on a horizontal surface. A slanted position may
cause oil and fuel leaks.
Once engine and silencer have cooled down, cover the engine to
protect it from dust. A hot engine or silencer may ignite certain
materials or cause them to melt. Do not use a plastic tarp for
covering. A cover from non-breathing material causes moisture to
accumulate around the engine thus promoting the development of
rust and corrosion.
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FUEL VALVE
O-RING
FUEL FILTER
Startup after storage
Inspect the engine according to the instructions in the chapter
"CHECKS BEFORE STARTING"
Fill the tank with fresh gasoline if the fuel has been drained during
storage. If you are storing your gasoline in a canister, make sure
that it contains only fresh gasoline. Gasoline oxidizes and the
quality deteriorates over time, which results in more difficult
starting.
The engine may smoke briefly if it was protected with oil for
storage. This is normal.

8. TRANSPORT

If the engine has been running, allow it to cool for at least 5 minutes
before loading the engine-powered machine onto a transport
vehicle. A hot engine and silencer may cause burns and ignite
certain materials.
Keep the engine in a vertical position during transport to prevent
gasoline from running out. Set the fuel valve to OFF.