Sears 358.79828 manual Storage, Fuel container

STORAGE

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mmediate!y prepare your unitfor storage at the end of the

ENGINE

eason or If it will not be used for 30 days or more.

Never use engine orcarburetorcleaner productsin the fuel

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WARNING:

tank or permanent damage may occur to fuel system

components.

ALLOWTHE ENGINE TO COOL, AND

Followthese instructions:

SECURE

THE

UNIT BEFORE

STORING

ORTRANSPORTING IT IN A VEHICLE.

1. Drain the fuel from the unit into an approved

fuel container.

STORE UNIT AND FUEL IN AN AREA

2. Drain the fuel lines and carburetor by starting

the engine and letting it rununtil it stops.

WHERE FUEL VAPORS CANNOT

REACH

SPARKS

OR

OPEN

FLAMES

FROM

3. Allow the engine to cool before storage.

_/trATER HEATERS, ELECTRIC MOTORS,

IMPORTANT: it is'impodantt0 i_re,ventgum depositsf_:orn

OR SWITCHES, FURNACES, ETC.

forming in essential fuel system pads such as the carbure-

STORE

UNIT

WITH

ALL

GUARDS IN

tor,fuel tilter,fuel line

or tank duringstorage. Also, experi-

PLACE, POSITION SO THAT ANY SHARP

ence indicates that alcohol blended fuets; those that use

.... #thar_o! or methanol

(called gasohol or oxygenated,fuel)i.

OBJECT SUCH AS_BLADES CANNO_,

ACCIDENTALLY

C:AUSE_IN_J URY_TO!

:_::, :;can_attract moisture and form acidicgas whichwilldamage

PASSER BY.

your engine.

To avoid

engine problems, the fuel system

STORE THE UNIT OUT OF-THE REACH

should 10eemptied before storage of 30 days or longer.

Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing

OF CHILDRENJ

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the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add

stabilizer to the gasoline in the fuel tank Orfuel storage

AS TRIMMEPJBRUSHCUTTER

STORAGE

container. Always follow the mix instructions found on

INSTRUCTIONS

stabilizer container.

Run engine at least 5 minutes

after

your tdmmer/brushcutter is to be stored for a period of

adding stabnizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the

carburetor.

ne, clean it thoroughly pdo[ to storage. Remove any dirt,

ave, oil, grease, eto. Store in a clean dry area.

Craftsman 40:1 2-cycle engine oil isspecially blended with

Clean the entire unit.

fuel stabilizers. If you do not use this SEARS oil, you can

Clean air fiifer. Refer to =CustomerResponsibilities'.

add a fuel stabilizer

(such as Craftsman #33500)

to your

Open the dual line head assembly and clean any dirt,

fuel tank.

grass or debris that has collected. Inspect the cutting

line, if old (chalky look and stickyto the touch), remove

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Remove spark

plug and pour 1 teaspoon of 40:1 oil mix

and discard. Install fresh newlinethe_me

product

through the spark plug opening. Slowly pullthe statter '

is to be used.

rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil to inner engine

Lightly oil external metal surfaces to prevent rust from

surfaces.

forming.

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Replace

spark

plug with

a

new one

of

the

recommended type and heat range. Referto=Product ,

CAUTION: Wear proteetive:gloves

when

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_n_i._,_ec!f!..cafons-

handling

blade,

1"he bladeis-;sharp-and

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.,:,

Ulean,_ur ,zer. Herarzo L_us[omer HesponsiDirues.

can cut you even whenit is no,t.movin,q.,

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Reir_stallall covers and hardware removed for acoess;

tighten all screws and fasteners.

If your unit is equipped with a blade, remove it from the

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Check entire un'dfor loose screws, nuts, and bolts.

Replace any damaged, broken, or worn parts.

uniL Refer to =Assembly". Apply a coating of oil to the

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Use fresh fuel

having the proper gasoline to oil ratio at

entire surface of the blade and wrap it in heavy paper,

cloth, or plastic. Also apply a light coat of oil to gear

the beginning

of the next season.

housing threads, then tighten blade nut for storage.

Reassemble all loose pads, being sure that all handles

OTHER

and

guards are in place and are securely

fastened.

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Do not store gasoline from one season to another.

Replace any damaged parts.

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Replace

your

gasoline can

if your can starts

to rusL

The recommended storage position is either vertically

Rust and/or

dirt

in your

fuel

system will

cause

wrth the fuel cap on top, or horizontally

with the fuel cap

problems.

up-

Do not store unit with the cutting

attachment

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Store your unit in a well ventilated

area and covered, if

up, above the engine.

possible, to prevent dust and dirt accumulation.

Do not

cover with plastic. Plastic cannot breathe and will induce condensation and eventual rust or corrosion.

IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER UNIT WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM.

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