Preparing The Engine; Preparing Snow Thrower - Craftsman 247.887802 Operator's Manual

If the snowthrowerwill not beusedfor30daysor longer, o r if it is theendof thesnowseason whenthe lastpossibility of snowisgone,the equipmentneeds to bestored
properly.Follow storageinstructions belowto ensuretop performance f rom the snowthrowerformanymoreyears.
Preparingthe engine
Engines s toredover30daysneedto bedrained of fuel to prevent d eterioration and
gumfromforminginthe fuel system oron essential c arburetor p arts.Ifthe gasoline
inyourenginedeteriorates d uringstorage, y ou mayneed to havethecarburetor,
andotherfuel system components, serviced or replaced.
1. Remove a ll fuel fromthe tank byrunningthe engineuntil it stops.
2. Change theengineoil.
3. Remove t he sparkplugandpourapproximately 1oz.(30ml) of deanengine
oil into the cylinder. P ullthe recoil s tarterseveral timesto distributethe oil,
andreinstallthe sparkplug.
4. Clean the exteriorof the enginebydiscarding dirt anddebris from the
followingareas:
Donot spraythe enginewith water to clean it becausethe water could
contaminatethe fuel. Using a garden hose or pressure w ashingequipment
can alsoforce water intothe muffler opening. Waterthat passes t hrough
the muffler can enterthe cylinder andcausedamage.
Cooling Fins
AirIntakeScreen or Recoil Starter/Flywheel Guard Areas
Spark PlugConnection
Levers
Linkage Area
Guards
Carburetor
Engine Head
5. Storeinaclean,dry andwell ventilatedareaawayfromanyappliance
thatoperates with aflameor pilotlight,such asafurnace, w aterheateror
clothesdryer. A voidanyareawitha sparkproducing electricmotor,or where
powertoolsareoperated.
Preparingsnow thrower
Ifthe snowthrowerwill not beusedfor 30daysor longer, f ollowthe instructions
below.
1. Store the equipmentinaclean,dry area.
2. Wipedownthe snowthrowerwith a ragandremove anydirt or debris.
3. Ifstoringthe snowthrowerinan unventilated area,rustproof t he metal
partsof the machine with alight oil or silicone coating.
Neverstore snowthrower with fuel in tank indoorsor in poorlyventilated
areas,where fuel fumes may reachan openflame, sparkor pilotlight ason
a furnace,water heater,clothesdryeror gasappliance.
6. If possible, avoidstorage areas with high humidity.
7. Keep the enginelevelinstorage. T iltingthe engine cancause fuel or oil
leakage.
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