Storage, Never Store Your CHIPPER- AN EN

STORAGE

NEVER STORE YOUR CHIPPER- AN EN-

_SHREDDERCLOSED, POORLYINDOORSVENTILATEDOR IN AREA IF GASOLINE REMAINS IN THE TANK.

FUMES MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAME, SPARK OR PILOT' LIGHT FROM A FUR- NACE, WATER HEATER, CLOTHES DRYER, CIGARETTE, ETC.

To prevent engine damage if chipper-shredder is not used for more than 30 days, follow the steps below

NOTE: GASOLINE MUST BE REMOVED OR TREATED TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN THE TANK, FILTER, HOSE AND CAR- BURETOR DURING STORAGE ALSO DURING STORAGE, ALCOHOL-BLENDED GASOLINE THAT USES ETHANOL OR METHANOL (SOMETIMES CALLED GASOHOL) ATTRACTS WATER IT ACTS ON THE GASOLINE TO FORM ACIDS WHICH DAM- AGE THE ENGINE

To remove gasoline, run engine until tank is empty and engine stops Then disconnect fuel line at carbu- retor or fuel tank Be careful not to damage fuel line, fittings or fuel tank Drain any remaining fuel from the system If you do not want to remove gasoline, Sears Craftsman Fuel Stabilizer No 33500 may be added to

any gasoline left in the tank to minimize gum deposits and acids If the tank is almost empty, mix stabilizer with fresh gasoline in a separate container and add

some to the tank Always follow instructions on

stabilizer container. Then run engine at least 10 minutes after stabilizer is added to allow mixture

to reach carburetor. Store chipper-shredder in safe place° See warning in previous column.

You can help keep your engine in good operating condition during storage by:

e Changing oil

O Lubricating the piston/cylinder area by first remov- ing the spark plug and squirting clean engine oil into the spark plug hole Then cover'the spark plug hole with a rag to absorb oil spray_ Next, rotate the engine by pulling the starter two or three times

Finally, reinstall spark plug arrd attach spark plug wire

Protect the chipper-shredder during storage by: e Thoroughly cleaning the chipper-shredder

e If storing in an unventilated or metal storage shed,

coat metal parts with a light oil or silicone to pre- vent rust

eStore in a clean, dry area Do not store next to cor- rosive materials, such as fertilizer_