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Prepare your log splitter for storage at the end of the
season or if the log splitter will not be used for 30 days
or more.
A
WARNING: Never store machine with fuel
in the fuel tank inside of building where
fumes may reach an open flame or spark, or
where ignitionsources are present such as
hot water and space heaters, furnaces,
clothes dryers, stoves, electric motors, etc.
NOTE: Yearly check-up by your local Sears service
center is a good way to ensure your log splitter will
provide maximum performance next season.
LOG SPLITTER
Clean the log splitter thoroughly.
Wipe unit with an oiled rag to prevent rust,
especially on the wedge and the beam.
ENGINE
IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits
from forming in essential fuel system parts such as
carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, or tank during
storage. Also, experience indicates that alcohol
blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture whichleads to
separation and formation of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine
while in storage.
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Drain the fuel tank. Always drain fuel into
approved container outdoors, away from open
flame. Be sure the engine is cooL Do not smoke
while handling the fuel.
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Starttheengineandletitrununtilthefuellines
and carburetor are empty.
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Never use engine or carburetor cleanerproducts
in the fuel tank or permanent damage may
occur. Use fresh fuel next season.
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Remove spark plug, pour approximately 1/2
ounce (approximately one tablespoon) of engine
oil into cylinderand crank slowly to distribute oil.
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Replace sparkplug.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in
minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during
storage.
Please follow the instructionsbelow for storingyour
log splitter with fuel and stabilizer in the engine.
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Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage
container.
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Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer
container.
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Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding
stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the
carburetor.
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Donotdrainthegastankandcarburetorifusing
fuel stabilizer. Drain all the oil from the
crankcase (this should be done after the engine
has been operated and is still warm) and refill
the crankcase with fresh oil.
OTHER
Do not store gasoline from one season to
another.
Replace your gasoline can flit starts to rust.
Rust and/or dirtin the gasoline willcause
problems. Store unit in a clean, dry area. Do not
store next to corrosive materials, such as
fertilizer.
NOTE: If storing in an unventilated or metal storage
shed, be certain to rustproof the equipment by coating
with a light oil or silicone.
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