Off Season Storage - Craftsman 247.77466.1 Operator's Manual

Prepare your log splitter for storage at the end of the season or if the
log splitter will not be used for 30 days or more.
WARNING: Never store machine with fuel in the
fuel tank inside of building where fumes may reach
an open flame or spark or where ignition sources
are present such as hot water and space heaters,
furnaces, clothes dyers, stoves, electric motors, etc.
NOTE: Yearly check-up by your local Sears service center is a good
way to ensure your log splitter will provide maximum performance next
season.
Log Splitter
1. Clean the log splitter thoroughly.
2. Wipe unit with an oiled rag to prevent rust, especially on the wedge
and the beam.
Engine
IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in
essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose,
or tank during storage. Also, alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or
using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separa-
tion and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the
fuel system of an engine while in storage.
1. Drain the fuel tank. Always drain fuel into approved container
outdoors away from open flame. Be sure the engine is cool. Do not
smoke while handling the fuel.
OFF-SEASON STORAGE
2. Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are
IMPORTANT: Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the
fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. Use fresh fuel next season.
3. Remove spark plug, pour approximately 1/2 oz. of engine oil into
4. Replace spark plug.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing for
formation of fuel gum deposits during storage.
Please follow the instructions below for storing your log splitter with
fuel and stabilizer in the engine:
1. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. Always
2. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the
IMPORTANT: Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel
stabilizer. Drain all the oil from the crankcase (this should be done
after the engine has been operated and is still warm) and refill the
crankcase with fresh oil.
Other
• Do not store gasoline from one season to another.
• Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust.
• Store unit in a clean, dry area. Do not store next to corrosive
• Wipe equipment with an oiled rag to prevent rust.
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empty.
cylinder and crank slowly to distribute oil.
follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container.
stabilizer to reach the carburetor.
materials, such as fertilizer.