Off-Season Storage; Preparing The Engine - Craftsman 247.772460 Operator's Manual

If the edger will not be usedfor 30 days or longer,the equipmentneedsto be storedproperly.Followstorageinstructionsbelowto ensuretop
performancefromthe edger for manymoreyears.
PREPARING THE ENGINE
Enginesstoredover30 days need to be drainedof fuel to prevent
deterioration and gumfrom formingin the fuel systemor on essential
carburetorparts.If thegasolinein yourenginedeterioratesduring
storage,youmay needto havethe carburetor,and otherfuel system
components,servicedor replaced.
1. Removeall fuel fromthe tank by runningtheengine untilit stops.
2. Changethe engineoil.
3. Removethe sparkplug and pourapproximately1 oz. (30 ml)of
cleanengineoil intothe cylinder.Pullthe recoilstarterseveral
timesto distributethe oil,and reinstallthe spark plug.
4. Cleandebrisfrom aroundthe engine,and under,around,and
behindthe muffler.Applya light film of oil on anyareasthat are
susceptibleto rust.
5. Storein a clean,dry and wellventilatedarea awayfrom any
appliancethat operateswith a flameor pilot light,such as a
furnace,waterheateror clothesdryer.Avoidany areawith a spark
producingelectricmotor,or wherepowertools are operated.
6. if possible,avoidstorageareaswith high humidity.
7. Keepthe enginelevelin storage.Tiltingthe engine can cause
fuelor oil leakage.
PREPARING EDGER
if the edgerwill not be usedfor 30 daysor longer,followthe instruc-
tions below.
1. Storethe edger in a dry, cleanarea.Do not storenext to any
corrosivematerials,such as lawnfertilizer.
2. Coat the edgerblade with chassisgreaseto preventrustingand
corrosion.
3. Coat the edger,especiallyanyspringsand bearingswith a light
oil or siliconespray.
4. Cleanthe exteriorof the engineand the edger.
NOTE:Whenstoringanytype of powerequipmentin an poorly
ventilatedor metal storageshed,care shouldbe taken to rustproofthe
equipment.
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