IX. STORAGE AFTER USE
1.Correctly preparing your Sears Power Blower for extend- ed s_orage wil_ be amply rewarded by an increased service
life and trouble.free performance_
2Drain fuel tank and carburetor thoroughly, Drain carburetor through drain cock,
3.Remove spark plug, pour one teaspoon of engine oil into cylinder and pull recoil starter gently to distribute the oil. Replace spark plug securely,
4_ Thoroughly clean the unit and coat unprotected surfaces with oil to prevent rust,
5, Store the unit in a dry atmosphere and keep out dust,
It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in
essential fuel system parts such as the carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose_ or tank during storage. Also, experience indicates that alcohol b_ended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanot or methanol} can attract moisture which leads to separation and formatior_ of acids during storage_ Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage
To avoid _engine problems, the fuel system shoutd be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Follow these instructions:
X_ TROUBLE SHOOTING
Refer to the chart to locate the problem and take the appropriate action_
Table 1
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| Fuel line | hose clogged | Clean_ |
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| Piston& | cylinder | worn | Replace, |
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_ | Strainer | c_ogged |
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| Carburetor | out | of | order | Oi_ssembte | and check, | |||||||
| _W_re connection defective | ....... Reconnect |
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| High_tenslon | cord | ................ | Repair | as neces_ary_ | ||||||||
| connection | defective | |||||||||||
| Insulator |
| cracked | ........................ | Replace | plug. |
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| carbon | Clean | or | replace. |
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Spark | gap | incorrect | .................. | Adiust, |
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| dust |
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| Fuei | leak;no | from | fixing |
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Crankcase | and | cylinder | Stop | leakage_ |
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| Fuel | inlet | needle | vatve |
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| pipe | sticky | is; too | rich_ |
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| ( | Bearing | damaged | Ofsassemble | and | replace | ||
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| Piston | and cylinder seized | Olsassemb(e | and | replace. | ||
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| Crankshaft | worn | Disassemb{e | and | replace, | ||
| m Crankshaft | contacting | t_; | _,_. | and replace, | |||
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