STORAGE

OFF-SEASON STORAGE

DANGER

To Prevent Personal injuryor Property Damage:

*Never perform maintenance while engine is runningor when spark plug wire is connectedto spark plug, exceptwhere specifically instructedto do so.

,, Never store machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark, or where ignitionsourcesare present such as hot water and space heaters, furnaces, clothes dryers, stoves, electric motors, etc_

NOTE: A yearly check-up by your local Sears Service Center is a good way to ensure that your machine will provide maximum performance for the next season.

1.Review the "Customer Responsibilities and Storage" safety rules in the Safety Section of this Manual

2.To prevent engine damage (if the machine is not used for more than 30 days) follow the steps below:

a.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 blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage.,

b.To remove gasoline, run the engine until the tank is empty and the engine stops.

c.If you do net want to remove gasoline, a fuel stabilizer (such as Craftsman Fuel Stabilizer No 335500) may be added to any gasoline left in the tank to minimize gum deposits and acids If the tank is almost empty, mix the stabilizer with fresh gasoline in a separate container and add some to the tank. ALWAYS FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS ON THE STABILIZER CONTAINER, THEN, RUN THE ENGINE AT LEAST 10 MINUTES AFTER THE STABILIZER IS ADDED TO ALLOW MIXTURE TO REACH CARBURETOR. STORE THE MACHINE IN A SAFE PLACE SEE DANGER ABOVE

d.Change the oil if it has not been changed in the last three months, See Page 28

e.Lubricate the piston/cylinder area,, First, remove

the spark plug, Then, squirt approximately '1/2 ounce of clean engine oil into the spark plug hole_ Cover the spark plug hole with a rag to absorb oil

spray and then rotate the engine by pulling the starter rope two or three times. Finalty, re-install

the spark plug.

f.Clean the engine by removing any dirt, chaff or other debris from its exterior.

3.Thoroughly clean the machine, collection bag, hose, and blower deflector.

4.Check that all hardware is in place and securely fastened. Refer to the Parts List in this Manual for

replacement hardwarer

5.Inspect all visible moving parts for damage,

breakage, and wear_ Repair or replace as needed (refer to Parts List).

6.Touch up paint on all chipped or scratched surfaces to prevent rust from forming.

7.If possible, store machine indoors (see DANGER statement on this page) Cover machine for protection from dust and dirt. Use a covering (not plastic) that does not retain moisture, Be sure the engine and muffler are cool before covering the machine,

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