Craftsman 536.797500 - Manual (Page 18)

STORAGE
CAUTION: NEVER STORE ENGINE
WITH FUEL IN TANK INDOORS OR IN
ENCLOSED,
POORLY VENTILATED
AREA WHERE FUEL FUMES MAY
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NOTE: The tlier/mint tiiler/cullivator should be immedi­
ately prepared tor storage at the end of the season ot if
the unit
will not be used for 30 days or more
MINI TiLLER/CULTIVATOR
® Thoroughly clean the mini tiller/cuitivator Remove ail
dirt and debris from the engine and unit
@ Remove the tines and oil the tine shaft and reinstall the
tines (see Service/Adjustments section in this
manual)
® Loosen the tee knobs that secure the upper handle to
the tower handle
® Carefully fold the upper handle down making sure the
throttle is not kinked Tigtiten the tee knobs.
@ The cross piece of the upper handle (between the
lower handles) cart now be used as a carry handle or
can be hooked over a wail hook to stor e the mini tiller/
cultivator up off the floor out of the way
NOTE; A yearly checkup or tuneup by a SEARS Service
Center is a good way to insure that your mini tiller/
cultivator wit! provide maximum performance for the next
season
ENGINE
IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENTGUM
DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ES­
SENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS
SUCH AS THE CARBURETOR, FUEL
FILTER, FUEL HOSE OR TANK DUR­
ING STORAGE. ALSO. EXPERIENCE
INDICATES
THAT ALCOHOL
BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASO-
HOLOR USING ETHANOL OR METHA­
NOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE
WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION
AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DUR­
ING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN
DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN
ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE
® Drain the fuel from the fuel tank into an approved
container outdoors, away from open flame
# Startandajntheengineuntilitstopsduetolackoffuel
® Pull the starter handle slowly until you feel resistance
due to compression pressure, then stop
# Release the starter tension slowly to prevent the
engine from reversing due to compression pressure
This position wilt close both the intake and exhaust
ports to prevent corrosion of the piston and cylinder
bore
OTHER
® If possible, store your mini tiller/cultlvalor indoors and
cover it to give protection from dust and dirt
# Cover the mini tiiler/cultivator with a suitable protec­
tive cover that does not retain moisture Do not use
plastic
IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER THE MINI TILLER/
CULTIVATOR WHILE THE ENGINE
AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL
WARM
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