Off-Season Storage - Craftsman 247.88845 Operator's Manual

45” snow thrower

Operator's manual (72 pages)

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If the snow thrower will not be used for 30 days or longer, or if it is the end of the snow season when the last possibility of snow is gone, the

equipment needs to be stored properly. Follow storage instructions below to ensure top performance from the snow thrower for many more years.

PreParing engine

For engines stored over 30 days:

1. To prevent gum from forming in fuel system or on essential carbure-

tor parts:

a. If fuel tank contains oxygenated or reformulated gasoline

(gasoline blended with an alcohol or ether), run engine until it stops

from lack of fuel.

CaUTion

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.

b. If fuel tank contains gasoline, either run engine until it stops from

lack of fuel or add a gasoline additive to the gas in the tank. If you

use a gas additive, run the engine for several minutes to circulate

the additive through the carburetor.

Warning

Never store snow thrower with fuel in tank indoors or in poorly venti-

lated areas, where fuel fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot

light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer or gas appliance.

2. While the engine is still warm, change the oil.

3. Remove the spark plug and pour about 1/2 ounce of engine oil

through the spark plug hole into the cylinder. Replace spark plug

and crank the engine several times to distribute the oil.

Warning

Never use engine or carburetor cleaning products in the fuel tank or

permanent damage may occur.