Storage - Craftsman 358.797450 Operator's Manual

STORAGE
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':
4_b ALLOW THE ENGINE TO COOL, AND
SECURE THE UNIT BEFORE STORING
OR TRANSPORTING IN A VEHICLE.
STORE UNIT AND FUEL IN AN AREA
WHERE FUEL VAPORS CANNOT REACH
SPARKS OR OPEN FLAMES FROM
WATER HEATERS, ELECTRIC MOTORS
OR SWITCHES, FURNACES, ETC.
STORE UNIT WITH ALL GUARDS IN
PLACE. POSITION SO THAT ANY SHARP
OBJECT CANNOT ACCIDENTALLY
CAUSE INJURY TO PASSERS BY.
STORE THE UNIT OUT OF THE REACH
OF CHILDREN.
WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES WHEN
HANDLING BLADE. THE BLADE IS
SHARP AND CAN CUT YOU EVEN WHEN
IT IS NOT MOVING.
GAS EDGER STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
If your edger is to be stored for a period of time, clean it
thoroughly prior to storage. Remove any dirt, grass,
leaves, oil, grease, etc. Store in a clean dry area.
• Clean the entire unit.
• Clean air filter. Refer to "Customer Responsibilities."
• Inspect the guard area and ctean any dirt, grass, or
debris that has collected. Inspect the blade; replace a
blade that is bent, warped, cracked, broken, or dam-
aged in any other way.
• Ughtly oil external metal surfaces to prevent rust from
forming.
• Apply a coating of oil to the entire surface of the blade;
wrap it in heavy paper, or cloth.
• Be sure all handles and guards are in place and are
securely fastened. Replace any damaged parts.
FUEL SYSTEM
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the
fuel tank or permanent damage may occur to fuel system
components. Follow these instructions:
• Drain the fuel from the unit into an approved fuel con-
tainer.
* Drain the fuel lines and carburetor by starting the
engine and letting it run until it stops.
- Allow the engine to cool before storage.
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing
the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add
stabilizer to the gasoline in the fuel tank or fuel storage
container. Always follow the mix instructions found on sta-
bilizer containers. Run engine at least 5 minutes after
adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the car-
buretor.
CRAFTSMAN 40:1 2-cycle engine oil (AIR-COOLED) is
specially blendedwith fuel stabilizer. If you do not use this
Sears oil, you can add a fuel stabilizer (such as craftsman
No. 33500) to your fuel tank.
INTERNAL ENGINE
° Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of 40:1 2*
cycle engine oil (AIR-COOLED) through the spark plug
opening. Slowly pull the starter rope 8 to 10 times to
distribute oi! to inner engine surfaces.
• Replace spark plug with a new one of the recommend-
ed type and heat range. Refer to "Product Specifica-
tions:'
• Clean air filter. Refer to "Customer Responsibilities."
• Re-install all covers and hardware removed for access;
tighten all screws and fasteners.
• Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts, and bolts.
Replace any damaged, broken, or worn parts.
• Lightly oil external metal surface to prevent rust from
forming.
• Use fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to oil ratio at
the beginning of the next season.
OTHER
• Do not store gasoline from one season to another.
• Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Rust
and/or dirt in yourfuel system will cause problems.
- Store your unit in a welt ventilated area and covered, if
possible, to prevent dust and dirt accumulation. Do not
cover with plastic. Plastic cannot breathe and wilt
induce condensation and eventual rust or corrosion.
IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER UNIT WHILE ENGINE
AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM.
IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits
from forming in essential fue! system paris such as the
carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose or tank during storage.
Also, experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels,
those that use ethanol or methanol (called gasohol or
oxygenated fuel), can attract moisture and form acidic
gas whichwill damage your engine.To avoid engine prob-
lems, the fue! system should be emptied before storage
of 30 days or longer.
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