Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.796120 Instruction Manual page 18

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aWARNING: Perform the follow-
ing steps after each use:
• Allow engine to cool before storing
or transporting.
• Store unit and fuel in a well venti-
lated area where fuel vapors cannot
reach sparks or open flames from
water heaters, electric motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.
• Store unit with all guards in place.
Position unit so that any sharp ob-
•ect cannot accidentally cause injury.
Store un t and fue we lout of the
reach of children.
• Store the unit in a horizontal position
with the spark plug facing up.
• DO NOT store or transport the unit
with the spark plug facing down.
SEASONAL STORAGE
Prepare unit for storage at end of sea-
son or if it will not be used for 30 days
or more.
If your unit is to be stored for a period
of time:
• Clean the entire unit before lengthy
storage.
• Store in a clean dry area.
• Lightly oil external metal surfaces.
• We highly recommend that you drain
the fuel tank prior to lengthy storage
(30 days or more). Drain all fuel from
the fuel tank into the proper recep-
tacles for storage.
• Press purge bulb 15 times to re-
move all fuel from carburetor and
fuel line. Drain this fuel into proper
receptacles. If fuel is to be disposed,
please refer to local rules for proper
disposal.
• Remove spark plug.
• Place 5cc ofoil into spark plug hole.
Do not overfill.
• Pull the starter rope slowly 8 - 10
times to properly coat the cylinder
bore and piston for storage. Replace
plug and tighten. Any residual oil
may burn off in subsequent starts
which may result in white smoke
from the muffler.
• Store the unit in a horizontal position
with the spark plug up. DO NOT store
or transport the unit with the spark
plug down.
CAUTION: Storing unit in
_osition shown could result
in engine damage. _:_
al: an angle \_-_Y
over 10 degrees
NOTE: Storing or transporting the unit
with the spark plug down may result in
white smoke coming from the muffler
or difficult starting.
• When removing the unit from stor-
age, only use fresh gasoline. Per-
form the routine operation checks as
described in this manual before any
start.
FUEL SYSTEM
Under ADD GASOLINE in the OPERA-
TiON section of this manual, see mes-
sage labeled IMPORTANT regarding
the use of gasohol in your engine.
• Never use engine or carburetor
cleaner products in the fuel tank or
permanent damage may occur.
• Use fresh fuel next season.
ENGINE OIL
• Drain engine oil (with engine warm)
and replace with clean oil. See
CHANGE ENGINE OIL in the MAINTE-
NANCE sec_on.
CYLINDER
• Replace spark plug with new one of
recommended type and heat range.
OTHER
• Clean air filter.
• Check entire unit for loose screws,
nuts, and bolts. Replace any dam-
aged, broken, or worn parts.
• Do not store gasoline from one sea-
son to another.
• Replace your gasoline can if it starts
to rust.
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