"J. Farnsworth Wallaby" wrote in message
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Hello All!

We've just purchased a home from an elderly couple. In the shed is one
of these chippers. The owner said that although he bought it new 6 years
ago, he has used it but a few times. The last time was 5 years ago! It's
been sitting idle all this time. Yes, I do have the manual.

It's got 1/2 a tank of gas still in it. Where do I start to see if it
works? Should I drain the tank then go from there? To where?

Many thanks for taking the time to respond!

Alan in San Diego

replace the gas, clean the plug. checjk there is nothing in the "works" then
keeping fingers out give it a go!!(ie start as per manual).

The Q