Storage - Sears 536.79751 Owner's Manual

STORAGE
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CAUTION: NEVER STORE YOUR
EDGER INDOORS OR IN AN EN-
CLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED AREA
IF GASOLINE REMAINS IN THE TANK. FUMES
MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAME_ SPARK OR PI"
LOT LIGHT FROM A FURNACE, WATER HEATER,
CLOTHES DRYER, CIGARETTE, ETC.
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To prevent engine damage ( if edger is not used for more
than 30 days) follow the steps below°
ENGINE STORAGE
Gasoline must be removed or treated to prevent gum
deposits from forming In the tank, fitter, hose, and
carburetor during storage. Also during storage, al-
cohol blended gasoline that uses ethanol or metha-
nol (sometimes called gasohol) attracts water. It acts
on the gasoline to form acids which damage the
engine.
You can keep your engine In good operating condi-
tion during storage by:
• Changing oil.
• Lubricating the piston/cylinder area. This can be
done by first removing the spark plug and squirting
clean engine oil into the spark plug hole Then cover
the spark plug hQte with a rag to absorb oil spray_
Next, rotate the engine by pulling the starter two or
three times_ Finally, reinstall spark plug and attach
spark plug wire_
EDGER STORAGE
o To remove gasoline, run the engine until the tank is
empty and the engine stops.
• If you do not want to remove gasoline, a fuel
stabilizer (such as Sears Craftsman fuel stabilizer
No..33500) may be added to any gasoline Iett in the
tank to minimize gum deposits and acids_ If the tank
is almost empty, mix stablilizer with fresh gasoline
in a separate container and add some to the tank.
ALWAYS FOLLOW INSTRUCTIOHS ON STABI-
LIZER CONTAINER. THEN RUN ENGINE AT
LEAST 10 MINUTES AFTER STABILIZER IS
ADDED TO ALLOW MIXTURE TO REACH CAR-
BURETOR. STORE EDGER IN A SAFE PLACE.
SEE WARNING ABOVE.
• Store the edger in the wheels-down, operating
position. If the edger is stored in any other position,
oil from the crankcase could enter the cylinder,
causing a service problem_
Clean lhe edger thoroughly; remove all debris and
wipe the unit dry.
Inspect the edger for worn or damaged parts and
tighten all loose hardware
Oil all points described in the Lubrication para-
graph in the Maintenance section of this manual
Store the edger in a protected area and cover for
additional protection
IMPORTANT:
A YEARLY CHECKUP OR TUNEUP BY
A SEARS SERVICE CENTER tS A
GOOD WAY OF INSURING THAT
YOUR EDGER WILL PROVIDE
MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE FOR
THE NEXT SEASON.
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