Craftsman 987.889000 - Manual (Page 34)

OFF-SEASON STORAGE
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stop engine, wait for aii parts
to stop moving, and discon­
nect spark plug wire before
performing any storage proce­
dures. Review the “Mainte­
nance and Storage" safety
rules in the Safety section of
this Manual.
MOWER:
• Inspect all parts for damage,
breakage, and wear. Tighten or
replace fasteners. Contact your
Sears Service Center for re­
placement parts.
• Lubricate as shown in the Cus­
tomer Responsibilities section.
.* Clean the exterior of the mower
thoroughly and touch up all
chipped or scratched surfaces to
prevent rust from forming.
ENGINE:
IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT
TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS
FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL
FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS
CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER,
FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING
STORAGE. ALSO, EXPERIENCE
INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL
BLENDED FUELS (CALLED
GASOHOLOR 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.
• Drain the fuel tank.
• Start the engine and let it run un­
til the fuel lines and carburetor
are empty.
• Never use engine or carburetor
cleaner products in the fuel tank
or permanent damage may
occur.
• Use fresh fuel next season.
STORAGE
I
WARNING
Never store machine with fuel
in the fuel tank inside a buiid-
ing where fumes may reach
an open fiame or spark, or
where ignition sources are
present such as hot water and
space
heaters, furnaces,
ciothes dryers, stoves, eiec-
j trie motors, etc.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an accept­
able alternative in minimizing the
formation of fuel gum deposits dur­
ing storage. Add stabilizer to gaso­
line in fuel tank or storage contain­
er. Always follow the mix ratio
found on stabilizer container. Run
engine at least 10 minutes after
adding stabilizer to allow the stabi­
lizer to reach the caitiuretor. Do
not drain the gas tank and carbu­
retor if using fuel stabilizer.
ENGINE OIL:
Drain oil (with engine warm) and
replace with clean engine oil. See
“ENGINE" in the Customer Re­
sponsibilities Section of this
manual.
CYLINDER:
• Remove spark plug.
• Pour one ounce of oil through
spark plug hole into cylinder. '
• Pull starter handle slowly a few
times to distribute oil.
• Replace with new spark plug.
OTHER:
• Do not store gasoline from one
season to another.
• Replace your gasoline can if
your can starts to rust. Rust
and/or dirt in your gasoline will
cause problems.
• Cover your unit with a suitable
protective cover that does not re­
tain moisture. Do not use plastic.
Plastic cannot breathe which al­
lows condensation to form and
will cause your unit to rust.
IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER
MOWER WHILE ENGINE AND
EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL
WARM.
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