Husqvarna W436 Operation Manual - Page 26

STORAGE WARNING! Avoid injury. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. Storage for Two Months or More 1. Check each item in the Maintenance Schedule, but do not add gasoline. 2. Clean the unit. Touch up all scratched painted surfaces. IMPORTANT Never spray unit with high pressure water or store unit outdoors. Store unit in a cool, dry, protected location. 3. Clean unit thoroughly with mild soap and low pressure water and lubricate (see General Lubrication). 4. Do not allow gasoline or oil to remain on any decals. Engine Refer to the engine manual to prepare the engine for storage. Fuel System Gasoline left in the fuel system for extended periods without a stabilizer will deteriorate, resulting in gum deposits in the system. These deposits can damage the carburetor and the fuel hoses, filter and tank. Prevent deposits from forming in the fuel system during storage by adding a quality fuel stabilizer to the fuel. Follow the recommended mix ratio found on the fuel stabilizer container. To treat the fuel system for storage: 1. Add fuel stabilizer according to manufacturers' instructions. 2. Run engine for at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow it to reach the carburetor. NEVER store the engine with fuel in the fuel tank inside of a building with potential sources of ignition. - 26 -