Storage - Craftsman 328.395900 Owner's Manual

STORAGE
MOWER:
• Clean all debris off mower and engine with a
rag or brush.
• Do not use water.
• Oil all chains and wipe off excess oil with a
rag.
ENGINE:
Engines to be stored over 30 days should be
completely drained of fuel to prevent gum
deposits forming on essential carburetor parts,
fuel filter and tank.
NOTE: The use of a fuel additive, such as STA-BIL ®,
or an equivalent, will minimize the formation of
fuel gum deposits during storage. Such an
additive may be added to the gasoline in the fuel
tank of the engine, or to the gasoline in a storage
container.
a. All fuel should be removed from the tank.
Run the engine until it stops from lack of fuel.
b. While engine is still warm, drain oil from
crankcase. Refill with fresh oil.
c. Remove spark plug, pour approximately 1/2
ounce (15 cc) of engine oil into cylinder and
crank slowly to distribute oil. Replace spark plug.
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 OF AN ENGINE
WHILE IN STORAGE.
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 can
cause problems.
• Do not store your mower under any plastic
cover. Plastic cannot breathe which allows
condensation to form and can cause your
mower to rust.
d. Clean dirt and chaff from cylinder, cylinder
head fins, blower housing, rotating screen
and muffler areas.
e. Store in a clean and dry area.
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