Storage; Product Specifications - Craftsman 358.351080 Operator's Manual

STORAGE
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Immediately prepare your unit for storage at the end of the
season or ff it will not be used for 30 days or more,
WARNING:
ALLOW THE ENGINE TO COOL, AND
SECURE THE UNIT BEFORE STORING OR
TRANSPORTING IN A VEHICLE.
STORE UNIT AND FUEL IN AN AREA
WHERE FUEL VAPORS CANNOT REACH
SPARKS OR OPEN FLAMES FROM WATER
HEATERS, ELECTRIC MOTORS OR SWITCH -I
STORE UNIT WITH ALL GUARDS IN PLACE.
POSITION SO THAT ANY SHARP OBJECT
CANNOT ACCIDENTALLY CAUSE INJURY
TO PASSERS BY.
STORE THE UNIT OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.
GAS CHAIN SAW STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
if your chain is to be stored for a period of time, clean it
thoroughly pdor to storage. Remove any dirt, sawdust,
leaves, oi!, grease, etc. Store in a clean dry area.
• Clean the entire unit.
• Clean air filter.Refer to =Customer Responsibilities."
• Inspectthe bar clamp area and clean any dirt, sawdust,
grass,or debris that has collected. Inspect the guide bar
and chain; replace a guide bar that is bent, warped,
cracked, broken, or damaged in any other way. Replace
a damaged or worn chain.
• Lightly oil external metal surfaces to prevent rust from
forming.
_h CAUTION: Wear protective gloves when
handling chain. The chain is sharp and can
cut you even when it is not moving.
• Apply a coating of oil to the entire surface of the guide
bar and chain; wrap it in heavy paper or cloth.
• Be sure all handles and guards are in place and are
securely fastened. Replace any damaged parts.
FUEL SYSTEM
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel
tank or permanent damage may occur to fuel system com-
ponents.Follow these instructions:
° Drain the fuel from the unit into an approved fuet con-
tainer.
• Drain the fuel lines and carburetor by starting the engine
and letting it run until it stops.
• Allow the engine to cool before storage.
IMPORTANT: It is importantto prevent gum deposits from
formingin essentialfuel system parts such as the carbure-
tor, fuel filter, fuel hose or tank during storage. Also, expe-
dence indicatesthat alcohol blended fuels, those that use
ethanol or methanol (called gasohol or oxygenated fuel),
can attract moistureand form acidic gas which willdamage
your engine. To avoid engine problems, the fuet system
should be emptied beforestorage of 30 days or longer.
Fue! stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing
the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add sta-
bilizer to the gasolinein the fuel tank or fuel storage con-
tainer.Always follow the mix instructionsfound on stabilizer
containers.Run engine at least 5 minutes after adding sta-
bilizer to allow the stabilizerto reach the carburetor.
CRAFTSMAN 40:1 2-cycle engine oil (AIR-COOLED) is
specially blended with fuel stabilizer.If you do not use this
Sears oil, you can add a fuel stabilizer to your fuel tank.
INTERNAL ENGINE
• Remove spark plug and pour t teaspoon of 40:1 2-cycle
engine oil (AIR-COOLED) through the spark ptugopen-
ing.Slowly pullthe starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute
oil to inner engine surfaces.
• Replace spark plug with a new one of the recommended
type and heat range. Refer to "Product Specifications."
• Clean air filter.Refer to =CustomerResponsibilities."
• Re-install all covers and hardware removed for access;
tighten all screwsand fasteners.
• Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts, and bolts-
Replace any damaged, broken, or worn pads.
• Lightly oil external metal surface to prevent rust from
forming.
• Use fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to oil ratio at
the beginningof the next season.
OTHER
• Do not store gasolinefrom one season to another.
• Replace your gasolinecan if your can starts to rust.Rust
and/or dirt in yourfuelsystem will cause problems.
• Store your unit i_a well ventilated area and covered, if
possible, to prevent dust and dirt accumulation. Do not
cover with plastic.Plastic cannot breathe and will induce
condensationand eventual rust or corrosion.
IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER UNIT WHILE ENGINE
AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM.
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