Craftsman 247.796510 Operator's Manual page 18

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Neverstoreedger with fuelin tank indoorsor in poorlyventilated
areaswherefuelfumes mayreachan open flame,spark,or pilot
lightas on a furnace,water heater,clothesdryer,or gas appliance.
PREPARING
THE ENGINE
Forenginesstoredover30 days:
1.
Topreventgum from formingin fuel systemor on carburetor
parts,run engine untilit stopsfrom lack of fuel or add a gasoline
additiveto thegas in thetank. If youuse a gas additive,run the
enginefor severalminutesto circulatethe additivethroughthe
carburetor--afterwhichthe engineand fuel canbe storedup to
24 months.
2.
Whileengineis still warm,changethe oil.
3.
Cleanengineof surfacedebris.
PREPARING
THE EDGER
Cleanand lubricateedgerthoroughlyas describedin the lubrica-
tion instructions.
Donot usea pressurewasheror gardenhoseto cleanyour unit.
Coat edger bladewith chassisgreaseto preventrusting.
Referto PREPARING THE ENGINEfor correctengine storage
instructions.
Storeedger in a dry, cleanarea. Donot storenext to corrosive
materials,suchas fertilizer.
Whenstoringany type of powerequipmentin a poorlyventilatedor
metal storageshed,care shouldbe taken to rust-prooftheequipment.
Usinga lightoil or silicone,coat the equipment,especiallycablesand
all movingpartsof youredger beforestorage.
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