Craftsman 358.797310 - Manual (Page 11)

STORAGE
^WARNING: Perform the foilowing
steps after each use:
• Aliow engine to cool, and secure the
unit before storing or transporting,
• Store unit and fuel in a wei) venti­
lated area where fuel vapors cannot
reach sparks or open flames from
water beaters, electric motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.
• Store unit with all guards in place.
Position unit so that any sharp object
cannot accidentally cause injury.
• Store unit and fuel well out of the
reach of children.
Prepare unit for storage at end of sea­
son or if it wili not be used for 30 days
or more.
EXTERNAL SURFACES
• If your unit is to be stored for a period
of time, clean it thoroughly before
storage. Store in a clean dry area.
• Lightly oil external metal surfaces.
FUEL SYSTEM
Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA­
TION section of this manuai, see mes­
sage labeled IMPORTANT regarding
the use of gasohol in your engine.
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alterna­
tive in minimizing the formation of fuel
gum deposits during storage. Add stabi­
lizer to gasoline in fuel tank or fuel stor­
age container. Follow the mix instruc­
tions found on stabilizer container. Run
engine at least 5 minutes after adding
stabilizer.
Craftsman 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air
cooled) is already blended with fuel
stabilizer. If you do not use this Sears
oil, you can add a fuel stabilizer to your
fuel tank.
INTERNAL ENGSNE
• Remove spark plug and pour 1 tea­
spoon of 40:1, 2-cycie engine oil {air
cooled) through the spark plug open­
ing. Slowly pull the starter rope 8 to
10 times to distribute oil.
• Replace spark piug with new one of
recommended type and heat range.
• Clean air filter.
• Check entire unit for loose screws,
nuts, and bolts. Replace any dam­
aged, broken, or worn parts,
• At the beginning of the next season,
use only fresh fuel having the proper
gasoline to oil ratio.
OTHER
• Do not store gasoline from one sea­
son to another.
• Replace your gasoline can if it starts
to rust.
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