Storage; Customer Responsibilities - Craftsman 358.352161 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.
I_bb WARNING:
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 SWITCH-
ES, 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 CHAIN. THE CHAIN IS SHARP_
AND CAN CUT YOU EVEN WHEN IT IS NOT
MOVING.
GAS CHAIN SAW STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
If your chain is to be sto_'_d for a period of time, clean it
thoroughly pdor to storage. Remove any dirt, sawdust,
leaves, oil, grease, etc. Store in a clean dry area.
• Clean the entire unit.
° Clean air filter. Refer to '_ustomer Responsibilities."
• Inspect the bar clamp area and clean any dirt, sawdust,
grass, or debris that has collected. Inspect the guide bar
and chain; replace a guide bar that is bent, warped,
cracked, broken, or damaged in any other way. Replace
a damaged or worn chain.
° Lightly oil external metal surfaces to prevent rust from
forming.
• Apply a coating of oil to the entire surface of the guide
bar and chain; wrap it in heavy paper or cloth.
• Be sure al! handles and guards are Jn place and are
securely fastened. Replace any damaged parts.
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from
forming in essential fuel System parts such as the carbure-
tor, fuel filter, fuel hose or tank during storage. Also, expe-
rience indicates that alcohol blended fuels, those that use
ethanol or methanol (called gasohol or oxygenated fuel),
can attract moisture and form acidic gas which will damage
your engine. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system
should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer.
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing
the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add sta-
bilizer to the gasoline in the fuel tank or fuel storage con-
tainer. Always follow the mix instructions found on stabilizer
containers. Run engine at least 5 minutes after adding sta-
bilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor.
CRAFTSMAN 40:1 ;?.-cycle engine oil (AIR-COOLED) is
........ speciallyblended_N_th_fuelstabilizer. If you do not use this
.: ..:Sears:oil; you can_add _ifuelstabilizer to your fuel tank.
............
INTERNALENG1NE: ...... : ::::
• Remove spark plug and pour t teaspoon of 40:1 2-cycle
engine oil (AIR-COOLED) through the spark plug open-
ing. Slowly pull the starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute
oil to inner engine surfaces.
• Replace spark plug with a new one of the recommended
type and heat range. Refer to "Product Specifications."
• 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 ff your can starts to rust. Rust
.-, _.-and/or,dirt in your.fuel,system will cause problems..
........_-Store'your unit in a well--ventilated area and covered, if
possible, to prevent dust and dirt accumulation. Do not
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel .... __cover with plastic. Plastic cannot breathe "and will'induce
tank or permanent damage may occur to fuel system corn- condensation and eventual rust or corrosion.
ponents. Follow these instructions:
• Drain the fue! from the unit into an approved fuel con- IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER UNIT WHILE ENGINE
tainer. AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM.
° Drain the fuel lines and carburetor bystarting the engine
and letting it run until it stops.
Allow the engine to cool before storage.
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