_IL ARNING: Never store your
snow thrower with gasoline
In the fuel tank indoors or In
an enclosed, poorly ventilated area.
If gasoline remains Inthe tank,
fumes may reach an open flame,
spark or pilot light from afurnace,
water heater, clothes dryer, ciga-
rette, etc.
To prevent damage (ifsnow thrower is
not used for more than 30 days) follow
the steps below.
SNOW THROWER
1. Thoroughly clean thesnowthrower.
2. lubricate alllubrication points. See
the Maintenance sacUon.
3. Be sure that all nuts,bolts and
screws are securely fastened. In-
spectall visible movingparts for
damage, breakage and wear. Re-
place if necessary.
4. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint
surfaces; sand lightlybefore paint-
ing.
5. Cover the bare metalparts of the
blowerhousing auger and the im-
pellerwith rust preventative, such
as a spray lubricant.
NOTE: Aysady checkup or tune-up by
aSears service center is a good way of
ensuringthat your snow thrower will
providemaximum performance for the
next season.
ENGINE
Gasoline must be removed or treated to
prevent gum depositsfrom forming in
the fuel tank, filter, hose, and carburetor
during storage. Also, during storage al-
cohol blended gasoline that uses etha-
nolor methanol (sometimes called
gasoho0 attracts water. It acts onthe
gasoline to form acids which damage
the engine.
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Run the engine untilthe fuel tank is
empty and the engine stops.
If you do not remove the gasoline,
usefuel stabilizer supplied with unit
or purchase Craftsman Fuel Stabi-
lizer No. 3550. Add fuel stabilizer to
any gasoline left in the tank to mini-
mize gum deposits and acids. If the
fuel tank is almost empty, mix stabi-
lizerwith fresh gasoline in a sepa-
rata container and add some to the
fuel tank.
Always follow the instructionson the
stabilizer container. After the stabi-
lizar is added to the fuel tank, run
the engine at least ten minutes to
allow the mixtureto reach the car-
buretor.
Change the engine oil.
Remove the spark plug and pour
about 15 ml (1/2 oz) of engine oil
into the cylinder. Replace the spark
plug and crank slowly to distribute
the oil.
Store in aclean and dryarea, but
NOT near a stove, furnace or water
heater which uses apilotlight or
any device that can create a spark.
OTHER
1. Ifpossible, store your snow thrower
indoorsand cover it to give protec-
tion from dust and dirt.
2. Ifthe snow thrower must be stored
outdoors, put the snow thrower on
blocksto raise it off of the ground.
3. Cover the snow thrower with asuit-
able protective cover that does not
retainmoisture. Oo not use plastic.
IMPORTAN'I': Never cover snow
thrower while engine and exhaust areas
are stillwarm.
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