Sears 536.79751 - Manual (Page 16)

STORAGE
A CAUTiON: NEVER STORE YOUR
EDGER INDOORS OR IN AN EN­
CLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED AREA
IF GASOLINE REMAINS IN THE TANK. FUMES
MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAME, SPARK OR PI­
LOT LIGHT FROM A FURNACE, WATER HEATER,
CLOTHES DRYER, CIGARETTE, ETC.
To prevent engine damage (if edger is not used for more
than 30 days) foiiov\/ the steps below.
ENGINE STORAGE
Gasoline must be removed or treated to prevent gum
deposits from forming In the tank, filter, hose, and
carburetor during storage. Also during storage, al­
cohol blended gasoline that uses ethanol or metha­
nol (sometimes called gasohol) attracts water, it acts
on the gasoline to torm acids which damage the
engine.
® To remove gasoline, run the engine until the tank is
empty and the engine slops^
® If you do not want to remove gasoline, a fuel
stabilizer (such as Sears Craftsman fuel stabilizer
No. 33500) may be added to any gasoline iefl in the
tank to minimize gum deposits and acids. If the tank
Is almost empty, mix slablilizer with fresh gasoline
in a separate container and add some to the tank,
ALWAYS FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS ON STABI­
LIZER CONTAINER. THEN RUN ENGINE AT
LEAST 10 MINUTES AFTER STABILIZER IS
ADDED TO ALLOW MIXTURE TO REACH CAR-
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SEE WARNING ABOVE.
e Store the edger in the wheefs-down, operating
position. If the edger is stored In any other position,
oil from the crankcase could enter the cylinder,
causing a service problem.
You can keep your engine in good operating condi­
tion during storage by:
* Changing oil,
« Lubricating the piston/cyiinder area. This can be
done by first removing the spark plug and squirting
clean engine oil into the spark plug hole. Then cover
the spark plug hole with a rag to absorb oil spray
Next, rotate the engine by pulling the starter two or
three times. Finally, reinstall spark plug and attach
spark plug wire.
EDGER STORAGE
Clean the edger thoroughly; remove all debris and
wipe the unit dry.
Inspect the edger for worn or damaged parts and
lighten all loose hardware
Oil ail points described in the Lubrication para­
graph in the Maintenance section of this manual.
Store the edger in a protected area and cover for
additional protection.
IMPORTANT: A YEARLY CHECKUP OR TUNEUP BY
A SEARS SERVICE CENTER IS A
GOOD WAY OF INSURING THAT
YOUR EDGER WILL PROVIDE
MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE FOR
THE NEXT SEASON,
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