Storage - Craftsman 536.886531 Owner's Manual

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CAUTION: NEVER STORE YOUR SNOW
THROWER INDOORS OR IN AN EN-
CLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED AREA
IF GASOLINE REMAINS IN THE TANK. FUMES
MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAME, SPARK OR PI-
LOT LIGHT FROM AFURNACE, WATER HEATER,
CLOTHES DRYER, CIGARETTE, ETC.
To prevent engine damage (if snow thrower is not used
for more than 30 days) follow the steps below
ENGINE STORAGE
Gasoline must be removed ortreated to prevent gum
deposits from forming in the tank, filter, hose, and
carburetor during storage. Also during storage, al-
cohol blended gasoline that uses ethanol or metha-
nol (sometimes called gasohol) attracts water. It acts
on the gasoline to form acids whtch damage the
engine.
To remove gasoline, run the engine until the tank is
empty and the engine stops Then drain remaining
gasoline from carburetor by pressing upward on
bowl drain Iocated on the bottom of carburetor (See
Fig. 37)
If you do not want to remove gasoline, a fuel
stabilizer (such as Craftsman Fuel Stabifizer No
33500) may be added to any gasoline left in the tank
to minimize gum deposits and acids If the tank is
almost empty, mix stabilizer with fresh gasoline in a
separate container and add some to the tank.
ALWAYS FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS ON STABI-
LIZER CONTAINER, THEN RUN ENGINE AT
LEAST 10 MINUTES AFTER STABILIZER IS
ADDED TO ALLOW MIXTURE TO REACH CAR-
BURETOR. STORE SNOWTHROWER 1NA SAFE
PLACE. SEE WARNING ABOVE.
You can keep your engine in good operating condi_
tion during storage by:
* Changing oil (See page 16)
e Lubricating the piston/cylinder area. This can be
done by first removing the spark plug and squirting
a few drops of clean engine oil into the spark plug
hole Then cover the spark plug hole with a rag to
absorb oil spray. Next,'rotate the engine by pulting
the starter rope fully out two or three times Finally,
reinstall spark plug and attach spark plug wire
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FIG, 37
SNOW THROWER STORAGE
* Thoroughly clean the snow thrower.
e Lubricate all lubrication points (see the Customer
Responsibilities section on pages 15-16)
o Be sure that a!l nuts, bolts and screws are securely
fastened. Inspect all visible moving parts for dam-
age, breakage and wear Replace it necessary
® Touch up al! rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand
lightly before painting
a Cover the bare metal parts of the blower housing
auger and the impeller with rust preventative, such
as a spray lubricant.
NOTE: A yearly checkupor tune-up by a SEARS Service
Cent er is a good way to insu re that you r snow thrower will
provide maximum performance for the next season
LUBRICATION
OTHER
e 1! possible, store your snow thrower indoors with
gas removed and cover it to give protection from
dust and dirt
IMPORTANT:
lithe machine must be stored outdoors, block up the
snow thrower to be sure the entire machine is offthe
ground,
Cover the snow thrower with a suitable protective
cover that does not retain moisture. Do not use
plastic or vinyt
NEVER COVER SNOW THROWER
WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST
AREAS ARE STILL WARM
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