Storage - Craftsman 917.299691 Owner's Manual

STORAGE
Im mediately prepare your tiller for storage at the end of the
season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more,
CAUTION: Never store the tiller with
gasoline in the tank inside a building
where fumes may reach an open flame
or spark. Allow the engine to cool
before storing in any enclosure,
TILLER
• Clean entire tiller (See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance
section of this manual).
, Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See bett replace-
ment instructions in the Service and Adjustments section
of this manual).
• Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this
manual.
• Be sure that afi nuts, bolts and screws are securely
fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage
and wear. Replace if necessary.
, Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand
lightly before painting.
ENGINE
ENGINE OIL
Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean oil.
(See "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual).
CYLINDERS
• Remove spark plug.
• Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole into
cylinder.
• Pull starter handle stowly several times to distribute oil.
• Replace with new spark plug.
OTHER
• Do not store gasoline from one season to another.
• Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Rust
and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems,
• If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to give
protection from dust and dirt,
• Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that does
not retain moisture, Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot
breathe which allows condensation to form and will
cause your unit to rust,
IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TILLER WHILE ENGINE
AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM.
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM
DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL
SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS THE CARBURETOR, FUEL
FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE.
ALSO, EXPERIENCE iNDICATES THAT ALCOHOL
BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING
ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE
WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF
ACIDS DURING STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE
THE FUEL SYSTEM OFAN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE,
• Drain the fuel tank.
• Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and
carburetor are empty.
, Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the
fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
o Use fresh fuel next season,
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in
minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during stor-
age, Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage
container. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer
container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding
stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do
not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer,
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