Engine - Yamaha MX175 Owner's Manual

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6. Drain the fuel from the carburetor into a clean con-
tainer by loosening the drain screw on the carbure-
tor float chamber. Pour the drained fuel into the
same approved gasoline container as the fuel from
the fuel tank.
1. Drain screw
7. Tighten the drain screw.
8. Turn the engine switch to "
9.
Turn the fuel cock lever to OFF.
10. Tighten further if any screws, bolts and nuts are
loose.
11. Store the multi-purpose engine in a dry, well-venti-
lated place, with the cover placed over it.

Engine

Perform the following steps to protect the cylinder, pis-
ton ring, etc. from corrosion.
1. Remove the spark plug, pour about one table-
spoon of engine oil (See page 29) into the spark
plug hole and reinstall the spark plug only. Recoil
start the engine by turning over several times (with
ignition off) to coat the cylinder walls with oil.
2.
Pull the recoil starter until you feel compression.
Then stop pulling. (This prevents the cylinder and
valves from rusting.)
3.
Clean exterior of the multi-purpose engine and
apply a rust inhibitor.
4. Store the multi-purpose engine in a dry, well-venti-
lated place, with the cover placed over it.
5. The multi-purpose engine must remain in a vertical
position when stored, carried or operated.
Storage
" (OFF)/" " (STOP).
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