Storage - Craftsman 536.797571 Owner's Manual

STORAGE
&
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 PILOT LIGHT FROM A FUR-
NACE, WATER HEATER, CLOTHES
DRYER, ClGARETI'E, ETC.
EDGER
• Clean the edger thoroughly;remove all debris and
wipe the unitdry.
• Inspect the edger for worn or damaged parts and
tighten all loose hardware.
• Oil all pointsdescitbedinthe LubrlcaUon paragraph
in the Customer Responsibilities section of this
manual.
• Store the edger in a protected area and cover for
additionalprotection.
IMPORTANT: A YEARLY CHECKUP OR TUNE-UP
BY A SEARS SERVICE CENTER IS A
GOOD WAY OF ENSURING THAT
YOUR EDGER WILL PROVIDE
MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE FORTHE
NEXT SEASON.
ENGINE
IMPORTANT:
IT IS IMPORTANTTO PREVENT GUM
DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ES-
SENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS
SUCH AS THE CARBURETOR, FUEL
FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DUR-
ING STORAGE. ALSO, EXPERIENCE
INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL-
BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASO-
HOLOR USING ETHANOLOR METHA-
NOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE
WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AN D
FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING
STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAM-
AGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN EN-
GINE WHILE IN STORAGE.
To preventengine damage ( ifedger isnot used for more
than 30 days) follow the steps below.
To remove gasoline, run the engine untilthe tank is
empty and the engine stops.
Ifyou do notwantto removegasoline,a fuelstabilizer
(suchas Sears Craftsman fuel stabilizer No. 33500)
may be added to any gasoline left in the tank to
minimize gum deposits and acids. If the tank is
almost empty, mixstabilizer with fresh gasoline in a
separate container and add some to the tank. AL-
WAYS FOLLOWlNSTRUCTIONS ON STABlUZER
CONTAINER. THEN RUN ENGINE AT LEAST 10
MINUTES AFTER STABILIZER IS ADDED TO
ALLOW MIXTURE TO REACH CARBURETOR.
STORE EDGER IN A SAFE PLACE. SEE WARN-
ING ABOVE.
Store the edger in the wheels-down, operating posi-
tion. If the edger is stored in any other position, oil
fromthe crankcase could enter the cylinder,causing
a service problem.
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 removingthe spark plug and squirting
clean engine oil intothe spark plug hole. Then cover
the spark plug hole with a rag to absorb oil spray.
Next, rotate the engine by pullingthe starter two or
three times. Finally, reinstallspark plug and attach
spark plug wire.
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