Craftsman 247.77641 Operator's Manual page 18

Prepareyour log splitterfor storageat the end of the seasonor if the
log splitterwill not be usedfor 30 days or more.
Neverstorethe machinewith fuelin thefuel tank insideof building
wherefumesmay reachan open flameor sparkor whereignition
sourcesare presentsuch as hotwaterand spaceheaters,furnaces,
clothesdyers,stoves,electricmotors,etc.
NOTE:A yearlycheck-upby yourlocalSearsservicecenteris a good
wayto ensureyourlog splitterwill providethe maximumperformance
next season.
LOG SPLITTER
1. Cleanthe log splitterthoroughly.
2. Wipethe log splitterwith an oiled rag to preventrust,especially
on the wedgeand the beam.
ENGINE
NOTE: It is importantto preventgumdepositsfrom formingin the
essentialfuel systemparts suchas the carburetor,fuelfilter,fuel hose
or tank during storage.Also, alcoholblendedfuels (calledgasoholor
usingethanolor methanol)can attractmoisturewhich leadsto separa-
tionand formationof acids during storage.Acidic gascan damagethe
fuel systemof an enginewhile in storage.
1. Drainthe fueltank by runningthe engineuntilthe fuel linesand
carburetorare empty.Alwaysdrain the fuel intoan approved
containeroutdoorsawayfromopen flame.Be surethe engine is
cool. Do notsmokewhile handlingthe fuel.
FUEL STABILIZER
NOTE: Fuelstabilizeris an acceptablealternativein minimizingthe
formationof fuel gumdepositsduring storage.
Pleasefollowthe instructionsbelowfor storingyourlog splitterwith
fuel and stabilizerin the engine:
1. Add stabilizerto the gasolinein the fueltank or storagecontainer.
Alwaysfollow the mix ratiofoundon the stabilizercontainer.
2. Runtheengine at least 10 minutesafteradding stabilizerto allow
the stabilizerto reachthe carburetor.
NOTE: Do notdrain the gastank and carburetorif usingfuelstabilizer.
Drainall the oil from the crankcase(this shouldbe done afterthe
engine hasbeen operatedand is still warm)and refillthecrankcase
with fresh oil.
OTHER
• Donot storethe gasolinefrom one seasonto another.
• Replaceyourgasolinecan if it starts to rust.
Storethe log splitterin a clean,dry area.Do not storeit nextto
any corrosivematerials,suchas fertilizer.
• Wipethe equipmentwith an oiled ragto preventrust.
NOTE: Neveruse engineor carburetorcleanerproductsin the fuel
tank or permanent d amagemayoccur.Usefresh fuel next season.
2. Removethe sparkplug,pour approximately 1/2 oz. of engineoil
intocylinderand crank it slowlyto distributetheoil.
3. Replacethe spark plug.
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