Storage - Craftsman 536.881950 Operator's Manual

_IL WARNING: Never store your
snow thrower with gasoline
in the fuel tank indoors or in
an enclosed, poorly ventilated area.
If gasoline remains in the tank,
fumes may reach an open flame,
spark or pilot light from a furnace,
water heater, clothes dryer, ciga-
rette, etc.
To prevent damage (if snow thrower is
not used for more than 30 days) follow
the steps below.
SNOW THROWER
1. Thoroughly clean the snow thrower.
2. Lubricate all lubrication points. See
the Maintenance section.
3. Be sure that all nuts, bolts and
screws are securely fastened. In-
spect all visible moving parts for
damage, breakage and wear. Re-
place if necessary.
4. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint
surfaces; sand lightly before paint-
ing.
5. Cover the bare metal parts of the
blower housing auger and the im-
peller with rust preventative, such
as a spray lubricant.
NOTE: A yearly checkup or tune-up by
a Sears service center is a good way of
ensuring that your snow thrower will
provide maximum performance for the
next season.
ENGINE
Gasoline must be removed or treated to
prevent gum deposits from forming in
the fuel tank, filter, hose, and carburetor
during storage. Also, during storage al-
cohol blended gasoline that uses etha-
nol or methanol (sometimes called
gasohol) attracts water. It acts on the
gasoline to form acids which damage
the engine.
1. Run the engine until the fuel tank is
empty and the engine stops.
2. If you do not remove the gasoline,
use fuel stabilizer supplied with unit
or purchase Craftsman Fuel Stabi-
lizer No. 3550. Add fuel stabilizer to
any gasoline left in the tank to mini-
mize gum deposits and acids. If the
fuel tank is almost empty, mix stabi-
lizer with fresh gasoline in a sepa-
rate container and add some to the
fuel tank.
3. Always follow the instructions on the
stabilizer container. After the stabi-
lizer is added to the fuel tank, run
the engine at least ten minutes to
allow the mixture to reach the car-
buretor.
4. Change the engine oil.
5. Remove the spark plug and pour
about 15 ml (1/2 oz) of engine oil
into the cylinder. Replace the spark
plug and crank slowly to distribute
the oil.
6. Store in a clean and dry area, but
NOT near a stove, furnace or water
heater which uses a pilot light or
any device that can create a spark.
OTHER
1. If possible, store your snow thrower
indoors and cover it to give protec-
tion from dust and dirt.
2. If the snow thrower must be stored
outdoors, put the snow thrower on
blocks to raise it off of the ground.
3. Cover the snow thrower with a suit-
able protective cover that does not
retain moisture. Do not use plastic.
IMPORTANT: Never cover snow
thrower while engine and exhaust areas
are still warm.
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