Fuel System - Craftsman 358.350180 Operator's Manual

Prepare your unit for storage at the end
of the season or if it will not be used for
30 days or more.
WARNING:
• Allow the engine to cool, and secure
the unit before storing or transporting.
• Store chain saw and fuel in a well
ventilated area where fuel vapors
cannot reach sparks or open flames
from water heaters, electric motors or
switches, fumeces, etc.
• Store chain saw with all guards in
place and position chain saw so that
any sharp object cannot accidentally
cause injury.
• Store chain saw well out of the reach
of children.
EXTERNAL SURFACES
If your chain saw is to be stored for a
period of time, clean it thoroughly be-
fore storage. Store in a clean dry area.
• Lightly oil external metal surfaces and
guide bar.
° Oil the chain and wrap it in heavy pa-
per or cloth.
FUEL SYSTEM
Under Fueling Engine in the Operating
Section of this manual, see message
labeled IMPORTANTregarding the use
of gasohol in your chain saw.
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable aitema-
tive !n minimizingthe formation of fuel
gum deposits duringstorage. Add stabi-
lizer to the gasoline in the fuel tank or
fuel storage container. Follow the mix
instructionsfound on stabilizer contain-
ers. Run engine at least 5 minutes after
adding stabilizer.
CRAFTSMAN 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil
(air cooled) is especially blended with
fuel stabilizer. If you do not use this
Sears oil, you can add a fuel stabilizer
to your fuel tank.
ENGINE
• Remove spark plug and pour I tea-
spoon of 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air
cooled) through the spark plug open-
ing. Slowly pull the starter rope 8 to
10 times to distributeoil.
• Replace spark plug with new one of
recommended type and heat range.
• Clean air filter.
• Check entire unit for loose screws,
nuts, and bolts. Replace any dam-
aged, broken, or wom parts.
• At the begir_ning of the next season,
use only fresh fuel having the proper
gasoline to oil ratio.
OTHER
• Do not store gasoline from one sea-
son to another.
• Replace your gasoline can if it starts
to rust.
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