23WARNING: When draining the fuel, be sure to stop the engine and confirm that the engine coolsdown.The engine is still hot just after stopping the engine. Wait until it cools down,otherwise it may cause burns or fire.Fault locationWhen the machine is kept out of operation for a long time, perform thefollowings:Drain up fuel from the fuel tank and carburetor according to the following-procedure:1) Remove the fuel tank cap, and drain fuel completely. If there is any foreignmatter remaining in the fuel tank, remove it completely.2) Pull out the fuel filter from the refill port using a wire.3) Push the primer pump until fuel is drained from there, and drain fuelcoming into the fuel tank.4) Reset the filter to the fuel tank, and securely tighten the fuel tank cap.5) Then, continue to operate the engine until it stops.Drain up the chain oil.-Remove the saw chain and the guide bar.-Clean the guide groove of the guide bar.-Lubricate slightly on the saw chain and the guide bar.-Remove the spark plug, and drip several drops of engine oil through the-spark plug hole.Gently pull the starter handle so that engine oil will spread over the engine,-and attach the spark plug.In general, store the machine in horizontal position. If it is not possible,-place the machine as the motor unit comes below the cutting tool. Otherwiseengine oil may leak from inside.Always pay attention to storing the machine in a safe place to prevent-machine damage and personal injury.Keep the drained fuel in a special container in a well-ventilated shade.-Attention after long-time storageBefore startup after long-time storage, be sure to replace engine oil (refer to “REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE OIL”). Oil will deteriorate while-the machine is kept out of operation.STORAGEFault System Observation CauseEngine not starting or withdifficultyIgnition system Ignition spark O.K. Fault in fuel supply or compression system, mechanicaldefectNo ignition spark STOP-switch operated, wiring fault or short circuit, sparkplug or connector defective, ignition module faultyFuel supply Fuel tank filled Incorrect choke position, carburetor defective, fuel supplyline bent or blocked, fuel dirtyCompression No compression whenpulled overCylinder bottom gasket defective, crankshaft sealsdamaged, cylinder or piston rings defective or impropersealing of spark plugMechanical fault Starter not engaging Broken starter spring, broken parts inside of the engineWarm start problems Tank filled ignition sparkexistingCarburetor contaminated, have it cleanedEngine starts but dies Fuel supply Tank filled Incorrect idling adjustment, carburetor contaminatedFuel tank vent defective, fuel supply line interrupted,cable or STOP-switch faultyInsufficient performance Several systems maysimultaneously beaffectedEngine idling poor Air filter contaminated, carburetor contaminated, mufflerclogged, exhaust duct in the cylinder cloggedDrain fuel Humidity