Engine Storage; Snow Thrower Storage; Other - Craftsman SEARS 536.88502 Owner's Manual

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A CAUTION: NEVERSTOREYOURSNOW
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 A FURNACE, 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 or treated 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 which damage the
engine.
o 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 located on the bottom of carburetor (See
Figure 42)r
If you do not want to remove gasoline, a fuel
stabilizer (such as Craftsman Fuel Stabilizer 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 stablitizer with fresh gasoline in
a separate container and add some to the tank.r
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 SNOWTH ROWER IN A SAFE
PLACE. SEE WARNING ABOVE.
You can keep your engine in good operating condi-
tion during storage by:
o Changing oil.
® Lubricating the piston/cylinder area_ This can be
done by first removing the spark plug and squirting
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 pulling the starter two or
three times, Finally, reinstall spark plug and attach
spark plug wire,
BOWL CARBURETOR
DRAIN BOWL
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SNOW THROWER STORAGE
e Thoroughly clean the snow thrower_
® Lubricate all lubrication points (see the Mainte-
nance section on pages 17-18).
® Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely
fastened Inspect all visible moving parts for dam-
age, breakage and wear. Replace if necessary_
® Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand
lightly before painting.
o Cover the bare metal parts of the blower housing
auger and the impeller with rust preventative, such
as sprayable lubricant
NOTE: A yearly checkup or tuneup by a SEARS Service
Center is a good way to insure that your snow thrower will
provide maximum performance for the next season.
OTHER
o If possible, store your snow thrower indoors and
cover it to give protection from dust and dirt
® if the machine must be stored outdoors, block up the
snow thrower to be sure the entire machine is off the
ground.
Cover the snow thrower with a suitable protective
cover that does not retain moisture, Do not use
plastic.
IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER SNOW THROWER
WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST
AREAS ARE STILL WARM
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