Craftsman 247.8897 - Manual (Page 24)

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OFF-SEASON STORAGE
PreParing engine
Engines stored over 30 days need to be drained of fuel to prevent
deterioration and gum from forming in fuel system or on essential
carburetor parts. If the gasoline in your engine deteriorates during
storage, you may need to have the carburetor, and other fuel system
components, serviced or replaced.
Remove all fuel from tank by running engine until it stops. 1.
Change the engine oil. 2.
Remove spark plug and pour approximately 1 oz. (30 ml) of clean 3.
engine oil into the cylinder. Pull the recoil starter several times to
distribute the oil, and reinstall the spark plug.
Clean debris from around engine, and under, around, and behind
4.
muffler. Apply a light film of oil on any areas that are susceptible
to rust.
Store in a clean, dry and well ventilated area away from any ap-
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pliance that operates with a flame or pilot light, such as a furnace,
water heater, or clothes dryer. Avoid any area with a spark
producing electric motor, or where power tools are operated.
If possible, avoid storage areas with high humidity. •
Keep the engine level in storage. Tilting can cause fuel or oil •
leakage.
If the snow thrower will not be used for 30 days or longer, or if it is the end of the snow season when the last possibility of snow is gone, the
equipment needs to be stored properly. Follow storage instructions below to ensure top performance from the snow thrower for many more years.
PreParing snoW tHroWer
When storing the snow thrower in an unventilated or metal stor- •
age shed, care should be taken to rustproof the equipment. Using
a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially any chains,
springs, bearings and cables.
Remove all dirt from exterior of engine and equipment.
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Follow lubrication recommendations. •
Store equipment in a clean, dry area. •
Warning
Never store snow thrower with fuel in tank indoors or in poorly venti-
lated areas, where fuel fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot
light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer or gas appliance.