Preparing Snow Thrower - Craftsman 247.88845 Operator's Manual

If the snowthrowerwillnot be usedfor30 daysor longer,or if it is the end of the snowseasonwhenthe last possibilityof snowis gone,the
equipmentneedsto be storedproperly.Followstorageinstructionsbelowto ensuretop performance from the snowthrowerfor manymoreyears.
PREPARING ENGINE
Forenginesstoredover30 days:
1. Topreventgum from formingin fuel systemor on essentialcarbure-
tor parts:
a. If fueltank containsoxygenatedor rdormulatedgasoline
(gasolineblendedwithan alcoholor ether), run engineuntilit stops
from lack of fuel.
Alcoholblendedfuels (calledgasoholor usingethanolor methanol)
canattract moisturewhich leadsto separationand formationof acids
duringstorage.Acidicgas can damagethefuel systemof an engine
_wh e n storage.
b. If fueltank containsgasoline,eitherrun engineuntilit stopsfrom
lack of fuel or add a gasolineadditiveto the gas in the tank. If you
usea gas additive,run the enginefor severalminutesto circulate
theadditivethroughthecarburetor.
Neverstoresnow throwerwith fuel in tank indoorsor in poorlyventi-
latedareas,wherefuel fumesmay reachan openflame,spark or pilol
lightas on a furnace,water heater,clothesdryer or gas appliance.
.
3.
Whiletheengine is still warm,changethe oil.
Removethe sparkplug and pourabout 1/2 ounceof engine oil
throughthe sparkplug hole into the cylinder.Replacesparkplug
and crankthe engineseveraltimesto distributethe oil.
PREPARING SNOW THROWER
• Whenstoringthe snowthrowerin an unventilatedor metal stor-
age shed,careshouldbe taken to rustprooftheequipment.Using
a light oil or silicone,coat theequipment,especiallyanychains,
springs,bearingsand cables.
• Removeall dirt fromexteriorof engineand equipment.
• Followlubricationrecommendations.
• Storeequipmentin a clean,dry area.
Neveruseengineor carburetorcleaningproductsin the fueltank or
permanent d amagemayoccur.
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