Advertisement
......................................................
STORAGE "; .........................................................
I
.....
:
:.
II
II
II
I
.=_,1
...................
i
i
I
IIIII]111111111
II
IIIIIIII
I
--
.
.
:
,1 ...............
Immediately prepare your unit for storage at the end of the
season or if it will not be used for 30 days or more,
wARNING- ..... '
....
ALLOWTHE ENGINE TO COOL, AND SE-
CURE THE UNIT BEFORE STORING OR
TRANSPORTING IT IN A VEHICLE.
STORE UNIT AND FUEL IN AN AREA
WHERE FUEL VAPORS CANNOT REACH
SPARKS OR OPEN FLAMES FROM WA-
TiER HEATERS, ELECTRIC •MOTORS OR
SWITCHES, FURNACES, ETC.
STORE
UNff
WII_H ALL
GUARDS IN
PLACE. POSITION SO THAT ANY SHARP
OBJECT
SUCH AS BLADES CANNOT
ACCIDENTLY CAUSE INJURY TO PASS-
ERS BY.
STORE THE UNIT OUT OF THE REACH
OF CHILDREN.
GAS TRIMMER/BRUSHCUTTER
STORAGE
INSTRUCTIONS
f your trimmer/brushoutter is to be stored for a period of
time, clean it thoroughly prior to storage. Remove any
• dirt, sawdust, leaves, oil, grease, etc. Store in a clean dry
area.
e
Clean the entire unit.
Clean air filter. Refer to =Customer Responsibilities".
Open the line head assembly and c4eanany dirt, grass or
debris that has collected. Inspect the cutting line, if old
(chalky-look and stickyto the touch), remove and dLs-
card. Install fresh new line the next time productIs to be
used.
. Lightly oil extem;d metal surfaces to prevent rust from
forming;
ii ,
• _
,
" ,
_, ........
,,
-_
CAUTION:
Wear protective gloves when t =
handling blade; The blade is sharp and
....... _
can out you even when it...l....s..n
.o.tmovinq.
If your un'rtis equipped with a blade, remove it horn the
unit. Refer to "Assemb|y". Appiy a coating of oil to the
entire surface of the blade and-wi'ap it in heavy paper,
cloth, or plastic. Also applya light-coatof oflto gear hous-
!ng threads, then tighten blade nut securely for storage,
Reassemble all loose parts, being, surethat al!:hanoqes
• and guards are in placeand are securely fastened. Re-
.lace any damaged parts.
ENGINE
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner productsin the fuel
tank or permanent damage may occur to fuel system com-
ponents.
Follow these instructions:
a. Drain the fuel from the unit into an approved
fuel container.
b. Drain the fuel lines _
carburetor t)y starting
the engine and letting it run unti'tit stops.
c. Allow the engine to coo] before storage.
IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from
forming in essential fuel system parts such as the carbure-
tor, fuel filter, fuel line or tank during storage. Also, experi-
en_. indicates that alcohol blended fuels, those that use
ethanol or methanol (called gasohol or oxygenated fuel),
can attract moisture and form acidic gas which will damage
your engine. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system
should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer.
Fuel stabgizer is an acceptable artemative in mini-
mizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage.
Add stabilizer to the gasoline in the fuel tank or fuel storage
container. Akvays followthe mix instructionsfound onstabi-
lizer container. Run engine at least 5 minutes after adding
stabir_.erto allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor.
Craftsman 40:1 2-cycle engine oil is:specially
blended with fuel stabilizers. If you do not use this SEARS
oil, you can add a fuel stabilizer (such as Craftsman #33500)
to your fuel tank.
o
Remove spark p_ugand pour I teaspoon of 40:1 oil mix
through the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the starter
rope 8 to 10 times to distn'bute oil to inner enginesu_'-
faces.
°. Replace spark plug with a new one of the recommended
type and heat range. Refer to =Product Specificatior_s".
o Clean air filter. Refer to "Customer Responsibilities'.
•
Reinstall all covers and hardware removed for access;
tighten all screws and fasteners.
•
Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts, and bolts. Re-
place any damaged, broken., or worn parts.
•
Usefreshfueihavingthepropergasolinetooilratioatthe
beginning of the next season.
OTHER
°
Do not store gasoline from one season to another.
-
Replsceyourgasoline can ifyour can sta_sto rust. Rust
and/or dirt in your fuel system will cause problems.
•
Store your unit in a well.ventilated area and covered, if
possible, to prevent dust and dirtaccurnuta_on. Do not
cover with plastic. Plastic cannot breathe and wilt induce
condensation and eventual rust or conosion:
IMPQ.RTANT_ Never cover unit while engine and exhaust
areas are still warm.
.2[
Advertisement
