Storage - Craftsman 358.798470 Operator's Manual

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STORAGE
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Immediatelyprepare your unit for storage at the end of FUEL SYSTEM
the season or if it wilt not be used for 30 days or more.
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 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.
GAS TRIMMER/BRUSHWACKER STORAGE
INSTRUCTIONS
If your trimmer is to be storedfor a period of time, clean
it thoroughly prior to storage. Remove any dirt, leaves,
oi!, grease, etc. Store in a clean dry area.
• Clean the entire unit.
• Clean air filter. Refer to =Customer Responsibilities".
• Open the semi-automatic line head assembly and
clean any dirt, grass or debds that has collected.
• Inspect the cutting line. Old cutting line may be chalky
or sticky to the touch. Remove and discard old line
and installfresh new line.
• Lightly oil external metal surfaces to prevent rust Irom
forming.
• If your unit is equippedwith a blade, remove it from the
unit. Refer to "Assembly". A pply a coating of oi! to the
entire surface of the blade and wrap in in heavy paper
or cloth.Also, apply a light coat of oit to the arbor shaft
threads, then tighten blade nut for storage.
• Re-assemble all loose parts, being sure that all han-
dles and guards are in place and are securely fas-
tened. Replace any damaged parts.
• The recommended storage position is either vertically
with the fuel cap on top, or horizontally with the rue!
cap up. Do not store unit with the cuffing attach-
ment up.
• Hang the unit by the brackets under the motor housing
to avoid fuel leaks. Make sure the unit is positionedso
that the bladescannot cause injury.
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j CAUTION: WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES
WHEN HANDLING LINE LIMITER. THE
BLADE IS SHARP AND CAN CUT YOU.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the
fuel tank or permanent damage may occur to fuel sys-
tem components.
Followthese 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.
IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits
from forming in essential fuel system parts 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 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
stabilizer to the gasoline in the fuel tank or fuel storage
container. Always follow the mix instructions found on
stabilizer 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 blended with fuel stabilizer.If you do not use this
Sears oil, you can add a fuel stabilizer (such as CRAFTS-
MAN 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 open-
ing. Slowly pull the starter rope 8 to 10 times to distrib-
ute oil to Inner engine surfaces.
• Replacespark plugwith a new one of the recommended
type and heat range. Referto "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.
• Lightlyoil extemal metal surface to prevent rust from
forming.
• Use fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to oil ratio at
the beginningof the next season.
OTHER
- Do not store gasolinefrom one season to another.
• Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust.
Rust and/or dirt in your fuel system will cause prob-
lems.
• Store your unit in a well ventilated area and covered, if
possible, to prevent dust and dirt accumulation. Do not
cover with plastic. Plastic cannot breathe and will
induce condensationand eventual rust or corrosion.
IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER UNIT WHILE ENGINE
AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM.
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