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Prepare
unit for storage
at end of sea-
son or if it will not be used for 30 days
or more.
WARNING:
• Allow engine to coot, and secure the
unit before
storing or transporting.
• Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated
area where fue! vapors
cannot reach
sparks
or open flames
from water
heaters,
electric
motors
or switches,
furnaces,
etc.
• Store unit with all guards
in place.
Position
unit so that any sharp object
cannot accidentally
cause injury.
• Store unit and fuel well out of the
reach of children.
EXTERNAL
SURFACES
• If your unit is to be stored for a period
of time, clean it thoroughly
before
storage.
Store in a clean dry area.
° Lightly oil external
metal surfaces.
FUEL
SYSTEM
Under Fueling
Engine in the Operating
Section
of this manual,
see message
labeled
IMPORTANT regarding
the use
of gasohol
in your engine.
Fuel stabilizer
is an acceptable
alterna-
tive in minimizing
the formation
of fuel
gum deposits
during storage,. Add sta-
bilizer to the gasoline
in the fuel tank or
fuel storage
container.
Follow the mix
instructions
found on stabilizer
contain-
er. Run engine at least 5 minutes
after
adding stabilizer_
CRAFTSMAN
40:1, 2-cycle engine oil
(air cooled)
is already blended with fuel
stabilizer.
If you do not use this Sears
oil, you can add a fuel stabilizer
to your
fuel tank.
INTERNAL
ENGINE
° Remove
spark plug and pour 1 tea-
spoon of 40:1,2-cycle
engine oil (air
cooled)
through the spark plug open_
ingo Slowly pull the starter rope 8 to
I 0 times to distribute
oilo
• Replace
spark plug with new one of
recommended
type and heat range,
. Clean air filter_
° Check entire unit for loose screws,
nuts, and bolts° Replace any dam-
aged, broken,
or worn parts°
• At the beginning
of the next season,
use only fresh fuel having the proper
gasoline
to oil ratio_
OTHER
° Do not store gasoline from one sea-
son to another.
, Replace
your gasoline
can if it starts
to rust.
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