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Starting a Rotax 503 after long storage

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Kevin_K

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Location
WV, USA
I have a Rotax 503 DCDI that's been sitting for about six years. I'm hoping to get it running again, probably in the spring. Before storage, the engine was fogged with fogging oil, and fogging oil was sprayed into the cylinders. The fuel was drained from the tank and from the carb bowls, but a little is still in the fuel lines. The exhaust was closed, but the air filter was not well covered. The entire engine has been loosely covered with rags. It has been stored indoors for the entire period.

Any information or advice on what I need to do to it before starting would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
 
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