How to Store a WeedEater During the Off Season
WeedEater brand gas-powered trimmers are versatile tools that can help make your yard look great whether you need to mow, trim, scalp or sweep your lawn. When the end of the season comes and it is time to put away the yard tools, taking a few steps to prepare your trimmer for storage will ensure it is ready to get back to work in the spring. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Turn the ignition switch, located on the upper left hand side of the engine, to the “On” position. Move the choke lever, located on the lower right hand side of the engine, all the way down to the “Full” position. Grasp the handle and squeeze the throttle trigger and keep it fully engaged during the starting process. Grasp the starter rope and pull it sharply until the engine starts.
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Raise the choke lever to the “Off” position after the engine has been running for five seconds. Keep the throttle trigger fully engaged until the engine runs smoothly. Allow the engine to use up all the remaining fuel in the tank by running until it stops.
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Move the ignition switch, located on the upper left side of the engine, to the “Off” position. Allow the engine to cool completely. Disconnect the spark plug wire.
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Carry the WeedEater gas-powered trimmer to the storage facility with the muffler away from your body. Cover the line limiter blade with duct tape to prevent accidental cutting. Hang the trimmer from the nail or hanger hook on the wall of the storage facility by the bracket below the engine. Store trimmer fuel away from any location where the fuel vapors might come into contact with an open flame or sparks. Secure the storage facility so that children do not have access to the trimmer.
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Tips & Warnings
The WeedEater gas-powered trimmer may also be hung by the drive shaft housing.
Gasoline breaks down quickly and old gasoline can cause problems in your trimmer. If you do not use the trimmer for more than two months, dispose of the stored fuel at an approved facility and purchase fresh gasoline.
The muffler will be very hot after the engine has been running for even a short time. Use extreme caution to prevent painful burns.
