204 – IMPORTANT Check All Gas And Oil Tanks On The 149 Models

I M P O R T A N T
CHECK ALL GAS AND OIL TANKS ON THE 149 MODELS

A number of the gas and oil tanks did not have the welding flux and acid washed out of them; rust and
corrosion formed on the inside.

Check all 149 model tanks for rust or corrosion and wash out with kerosene. Pour a handful of ball bearings
or lead shot in with the kerosene and shake thoroughly to loosen up the particles of rust and corrosion.

It is important that you check all tanks for the condition and wash out thoroughly, because rust in the oil tank is liable to clog the oil passages and damage the engine. Rust in the gas tank will clog up the jets in the carburetor and the engine will fail to run properly and eventually stop running entirely.

In cases where the rust cannot be removed satisfactorily, let us know and we will send you a new tank.

Cleaning and inside coating methods in progress now have corrected this condition.

Walter Brown
Service Manager