Storage - Craftsman 536.884780 Owner's Manual

STORAG
CAUTION: NEVER STOREYOUR SNOW
THROWER 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, CIGARETTE, ETC.
To prevent engine damage (If snowthrower is not used
for more than 30 days) follow the steps below.
SNOW THROWER STORAGE
• Thoroughly clean the snow thrower.
• Lubdcate all lubrication points (See the Customer
Responsibilities section on pages 15-16).
• Be sure that all nuts, boltsand screws are securely
fastened. Inspect all visible moving parts for dam-
age, breakage and wear. Replace it necessary.
• Touch up all rested or chipped paint surfaces; sand
lightly before painting.
• Cover the bare metal parts of the blower housing
auger and the impeller with rust preventative, such
as a spray lubricant.
NOTE: A yearly checkupor tune-up by a SEARS Service
Centeris agoodwayto insurethatyoursnow throwerwill
provide maximum performance for the next season.
ENGINE STORAGE
Gasollne must be removed or t reated to prevent gum
deposits from forming in the tank, filter, hose, and
carburetor during storage. Also during storage, al-
cohol blended gasoline that uses ethanol or metha-
nol (sometimes called gasohol) attracts water. Itacts
on the gasoline to form acids which damage the
engine.
• To remove gasoline, run the engine until the tank is
empty and the engine stops. Then drain remaining
gasoline from carburetor by pressing upward on
bowl drain located on the bottom of carburetor (See
FIG. 1).
• If you do not wantto remove gasoline, a fuel stabilizer
(such as Craftsman Fuel Stabilizer No. 33500)
may be added to any gasoline left in the tank to
minimize gum deposits and acids, tf the tank is
almost empty, mix stabilizerwith fresh gasoline in a
separate container and add some to the tank. AL-
WAYS FO LLOW INSTRUCTION S ON STABIMZER
CONTAINER. THEN RUN ENGINE AT LEAST 10
MINUTES AFTER STABILIZER IS ADDED TO
ALLOW MIXTURE TO REACH CARBURETOR.
STORE SNOW THROWER IN A SAFE PLACE.
SEE WARNING ABOVE.
CARBURETOR
DRAIN BOWL
FIG. 1
You can keep your engine in good operating condi-
tion during storage by:
• Changing oil (See page 16).
• Lubricating the piston/cylinder area. This can be
done by first removingthe spark plug and squirting a
few dropsof clean engine oilintothe spark plug hole.
Then cover the spark plug hole with a rag to absorb
oilspray.Next, rotate the engine by pullingthe starter
rope tully out two or three times. Finally, reinstall
spark plug and attach spark plug wire.
OTHER
• If possible, store your snow thrower indoorswith gas
removed and cover it to give protection from dust and
dirt.
IMPORTANT:
If the machine mustbe stored outdoors,block upthe
snow thrower to be sure the entire machine isoff the
ground.
Cover the snow thrower with a suitable protective
cover that does not retain moisture. Do not use
plastic or vinyl.
NEVER COVER SNOW THROWER
WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST
AREAS ARE STILL WARM.
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