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30 STORAGE
STORAGE
Fuel System Draining
Engines to be stored over 30 days should be com-
pletely drained of fuel to prevent gum deposits form-
ing on essential carburetor parts, fuel filter and fuel
tank.
WARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be
explosive under certain conditions.
Drain fuel before storing the equipment for
extended periods.
Drain fuel in a well-ventilated area away from
any source of flame or sparks, including any
appliances with a pilot lamp. Store fuel in an
approved container in safe location.
•Clean every part of the engine.
Be sure that the engine switch or switch key is
positioned at “OFF”.
Close the fuel valve and remove the sediment
bowl.
Put a pan under the fuel valve to receive the
drained fuel, and open the fuel valve to drain the
fuel from fuel tank completely.
•Install the sediment bowl and open the fuel valve.
•To remove the fuel from the carburetor, run the
engine to use up the fuel in the carburetor.
•Remove the spark plugs and pour approx. 1 ∼2
mL (0.06 ∼0.1 cu. in.) of engine oil through the
spark plug holes (A) and then screw the spark
plugs in after turning the engine a few times.
Slowly turn the engine until you feel compression
and then leave it there. This blocks the air inside
the cylinder and prevents rust inside the engine.
Wipe the body with oily cloth.
Wrap the engine with plastic sheeting and store it
in a dry place.
Change engine oil for next use after period of stor-
age (refer to “Oil Change” section in “MAINTE-
NANCE” chapter).
WARNING
Gasoline is a toxic substance. Dispose of
gasoline properly. Contact your local author-
ities for approved disposal methods.
34 STORAGE
STORAGE
Engine Storage Procedure
When not operating your Kawasaki engine more
than 30 days, add fuel stabilizer to fuel tank and run
engine for 5 minutes then drain the fuel tank.
After drain the fuel tank, run the engine at low idle
until engine stalled.
WARNING
Gasoline is extremely ammable and can be
explosive under certain conditions.
Drain fuel before storing the equipment for
extended periods.
Drain gasoline in a well ventilated area away
from any source of ame or sparks, including
any appliances with a pilot light. Store
gasoline in an approved container in safe
location.
●Clean every part of the engine.
●Be sure that the engine switch or switch key is
positioned at “OFF” position.
●Close the fuel valve and remove the sediment
bowl.
●Put a pan under the fuel valve to receive the
drained gasoline and open the fuel valve to drain
the gasoline from fuel tank completely.
●Install the sediment bowl.
●Put a pan under the carburetor and loosen the
drain screw of the carburetor to drain the gasoline
completely.
●Tighten the drain screw.
A
A. Fuel Drain Screw
WARNING
Gasoline is a toxic substance. Dispose of
gasoline properly. Contact your local
authorities for approved disposal methods.
30 STORAGE
STORAGE
Fuel System Draining
Engines to be stored over 30 days should be com-
pletely drained of fuel to prevent gum deposits form-
ing on essential carburetor parts, fuel filter and fuel
tank.
WARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be
explosive under certain conditions.
Drain fuel before storing the equipment for
extended periods.
Drain fuel in a well-ventilated area away from
any source of flame or sparks, including any
appliances with a pilot lamp. Store fuel in an
approved container in safe location.
•Clean every part of the engine.
Be sure that the engine switch or switch key is
positioned at “OFF”.
Close the fuel valve and remove the sediment
bowl.
Put a pan under the fuel valve to receive the
drained fuel, and open the fuel valve to drain the
fuel from fuel tank completely.
•Install the sediment bowl and open the fuel valve.
•To remove the fuel from the carburetor, run the
engine to use up the fuel in the carburetor.
•Remove the spark plugs and pour approx. 1 ∼2
mL (0.06 ∼0.1 cu. in.) of engine oil through the
spark plug holes (A) and then screw the spark
plugs in after turning the engine a few times.
Slowly turn the engine until you feel compression
and then leave it there. This blocks the air inside
the cylinder and prevents rust inside the engine.
Wipe the body with oily cloth.
Wrap the engine with plastic sheeting and store it
in a dry place.
Change engine oil for next use after period of stor-
age (refer to “Oil Change” section in “MAINTE-
NANCE” chapter).
WARNING
Gasoline is a toxic substance. Dispose of
gasoline properly. Contact your local author-
ities for approved disposal methods.
32 STORAGE
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