End of Season & Storage. DR POWERWAGON 5.0

End of Season & Storage

WARNING!

Before performing any maintenance procedure, stop the

engine, set the parking brake and disconnect the spark plug wire.

Note

: Please refer to the engine manufacturer's owner's manual for engine-specific procedures.

Change the oil, this will help to eliminate sludge and acids in the engine.

If your DR POWERWAGON 5.0 will be idle for more than 30 days, we recommend using a gas stabilizer. This will prevent sediment from gumming up the carburetor. If there is dirt or moisture in the gas or tank, remove it by draining the tank. Completely fill the tank with fresh, unleaded gas and add the appropriate amount of stabilizer or gasoline additive. Run the engine for a short time to allow the additive to circulate.

Remove the spark plug and pour about 1 ounce of motor oil into the cylinder hole.

Replace the plug and pull the recoil starter rope until you feel strong resistance.

This will coat the piston and seat the valves to prevent moisture buildup.

Clean/replace the air filters.

Clean dirt and debris from the cylinder head cooling fins, carburetor linkage, blower housing, rotating screen and muffler area of the engine.

Check to make sure the operator controls are moving freely. Lubricate the throttle lever, parking brake lever, and key switch with FLUID FILM if necessary. See page 18.

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or similar lubricant

The battery should be removed and kept in a cool, dry place when the DR

POWERWAGON 5.0 is in storage. We suggest charging the battery once a month while the DR is stored and again before you are ready to start the new season. This will help the battery maintain its charge all season. See page 17.

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