CAUTISN! Alcohol-blended fuels (called gasohoI, ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture, which ieads to separation and formation of acids during storage, Acidic gas can damagethe fuei system of an enginewhiie in storage,

To avoid engineproblems, the fuel system should betreated with a fuel preserver or emptied beforestorageof 30 daysor longer, if adding a fuel preserver, fiii the fuel tank with fresh fuel. if only partialiy tiffed, air in the tank wiii promote fuel deterioration during storage, if fuei preserver is not used, drainthe fuel tank, start the engineand let it run untii the fuel lines and carburetorareempty. Usefresh fuel next season.See Storagefor additionai information.

NEVERuse engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank as permanent damage may occur.

Fresh StarlTM Fuel Cap

Adding fuel preserver helps keepfuei fresh and carburetors ciean for easier starting, ali season iong. This new fuel cap automatically drips concentrated fuel preserver into your fuel tank.

_/////iV/b; contact to eyes, skin or c!othing. DONOTtake internaiiy. Avoid breathing the mist or vapor. Overexposureto eyesor skin can causeirritation. Keepstabilizer out of the reach of chiidren.

Fuei stabiiizer is a hazardouschemical.**

If SWALLOWED,callphysicianimmediately.

h_the caseof anemergency,contacta physicianimmediately andcall1-800-424-9300for materialsafetyinformation.

*Fuel stabilizer contains: 2.6-di-tret-butylphenol (128-39-2) and aliphatic petroleum distillate (64742-47-8),

1. Place cartridge into fuel cap.

2. Push to "snap" cartridge into place.

3. Removetab to expose membrane.

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IMPORTANT:DONOTremove the silver foil seal on the opposite side.

4. Reinstall fuei cap on fuel tank.

5.Periodicaliy check the cartridge to ensure there is stiil fuel preserver inside. If it is empty, removecartridge and replace.

At altitudes over 5,000 feet (1524 meters), a minimum

85 octane / 85 AKI (89 RON)gasoline is acceptable. To remain emissions compiiant, high aititude adjustment is required. Operationwithout this adjustment wiii cause

decreasedperformance, increasedfuel consumption, and increasedemissions. Seea qualified Sears dealerfor high altitude adjustment information. Operation of the engine at altitudes below 2,500 feet (762 meters) with the high altitude kit is not recommended.

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Craftsman 580.32561 operating instructions