Craftsman 247.88704 Operator's Manual page 17

if the snowthrowerwillnot be usedfor30 daysor longer,or if it is the end of the snowseasonwhenthe last possibilityof snowis gone,the
equipmentneedsto be storedproperly.Followstorageinstructionsbelowto ensuretop performance from the snowthrowerfor manymoreyears.
PREPARUNG ENGUNE
Enginesstoredover30 days need to be drainedof fuel to prevent
deterioration and gumfrom formingin fuel systemor on essential
carburetorparts,if thegasolinein yourenginedeterioratesduring
storage,youmay needto havethe carburetor,and otherfuel system
components,servicedor replace&
1_ Removeall fuel fromtank by runningengineuntil it stops.
2_ Changethe engineoil.
3_ Removesparkplug and pour approximately 1 oz. (% ml) of clean
engineoil intothe cylinder.Pullthe recoilstarterseveraltimesto
distributetheoil, and reinstallthe spark plug.
4_ Cleandebrisfrom aroundengine,and under,around,and behind
muffler.Applya lightfilm of oil on anyareasthat are susceptible
to rusL
, Storein a clean,dry and wellventilatedarea awayfrom anyapo
pliancethat operateswith a flame or pilotlight, such as a furnace,
waterheater,or clothesdryer.Avoidany areawith a spark
producingelectricmotor,or wherepowertools are operate&
PREPARUNG SNOW THROWER
, Whenstoringthe snowthrowerin an unventilatedor metal stop
age shed,careshouldbe taken to rustprooftheequipmenLUsing
a light oil or silicone,coat theequipment,especiallyanychains,
springs,bearingsand cables.
, Removeall dirt fromexteriorof engineand equipmenL
, Followlubricationrecommendations.
, Storeequipmentin a clean,dry area.
latedareas,wherefuel fumesmay reachan openflame,
lightas on a furnace,water heater,clothesdryer or gas appliance.
, if possible,avoidstorageareaswith high humidity.
, Keepthe enginelevelin storage.Tiltingcan causefuel or oil
leakage.
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