Sears 358.79828 - Manual (Page 25)

STORAGE
mmediately prepare your unit for storage at the end of the
ieason or if it will not be used for 30 days or more.
A
WARNING:
ALLOW THE ENGINE TO COOL, AND
SECURE THE UNIT BEFORE STORING
OR TRANSPORTING IT IN A VEHICLE.
STORE UNIT AND FUEL IN AN AREA
WHERE FUEL VAPORS CANNOT REACH
SPARKS
OR OPEN FLAMES FROM
WATER HEATERS, ELECTRIC MOTORS
OR SWITCHES, FURNACES, ETC.
STORE UNIT WITH ALL GUARDS IN
PUCE, POSITION SO THAT ANY SHARP
OBJECT SUCH AS BLADES CANNOT
ACCIDENTALLY CAUSEi^^INdURY TO
PASSER BY.
STORE THE UNIT OUT OF THE REACH
OF CHILDREN.
AS TRIMMER/BRUSHCUTTER STORAGE
JNSTRUCTIONS
your trimmer/brushcutter is to be stored for a period of
ne, clean it thoroughly prior to storage. Remove arry dirt,
ave, oil, grease, etc. Store in a clean dry area.
Clean the enfiie unit.
Clean air fitter. Refer to “Customer Responsibilities'’.
Open the dual line head assembly and clean any dirt,
grass or debris that has collected. Insfjecl the cutting
line, if old (chail^ look and sticky to the touch), remove
anddiscaid. Install fresh newiineth^Tiexffime product
fe to be used.
Lightly oil external metal surfaces to prevent rust from
forming.
CAUTION: Wear protective gloves when
handling blade. The blade Is sharp and
can cut you even vrhen it is not moving.
If your unit is equipped with a blade, remove if from the
unit. Refer to “Assembiy”. Apply a coating of oil to the
entire surface of the blade and wrap it in heavy paper,
cioth, or plastic. Also apply a light coat of oil to gear
housing threads, then tighten blade nut for storage.
Reassemble ail loose parts, being sure that all handles
and guards are in place and are securely fastened.
Replace any damaged parts.
The recommended storage position is either vertically
with the fuel cap on top, or horizontally with the fuel cap
up. Do not store unit with the cutting attachment
up, above the engine.
ENGINE
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel
tank or permanent damage may occur to fuel sjratem
components.
Follow these instructions:
1. Drain the fuel from the unit into an approved
fuel container.
2. Drain the fuel lines and carburetor by starting
the engine and letting it run until it stops.
3. Allow the engine to coot before storage.
IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from
forming in essential fuel system parts such as the carbure­
tor, fuel filter, fuel line or tank during storage. Also, experi­
ence indicates that alcohol blended fuels, those that use
.ethaijoi or methanol (called gasohol or oxygenated fuel),
uoan attract moisture and form acidic gas which will damage
your engine. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system
should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer.
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable akemative in minimizing
the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add
stabilizer to the gasoline in the fuel tank or fuel storage
container. Always follow the mix instructions found on
stabilizer container. Run engine at least 5 minutes after
adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the
carburetor.
Craftsm^ 40:12-cycle engineoil is specially blended with
fuel stabilizers. If you do not use this SEARS oil, you can
add a fuel stabilizer (such as Craftsman #33500) to your
fuel tank.
• Remove spark plug and pour1 teaspoon of 40:1 oil mix
through the spark plug opening. Slowly pul! the starter
rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil to inner engine
surfaces.
• Replace spark plug with a new one of the
recommended t)T»e and heat range. Refer to "Product
Specitications”.
. - ?, Clean air filter. Refer to “Customer Responsibilities”,
• Reinstall ali covers and hardware removed for access;
tighten all screws and fasteners.
• Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts, and bolts.
Replace any damaged, broken, or worn parts,
• Use fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to oil ratio at
. the beginning of the next season.
OTHER
• Do not store gasoline f ro m one season to another.
• Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust
Rust and/or dirt in your fuel system will cause
problems.
• Store your unit in a well ventilated area and covered, if
possible, to prevent dust and dirt accumulation. Do not
cover with plastic. Plastic cannot breathe and will
induce condensation and eventual rust or corrosion.
IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER UNIT WHILE ENGINE
AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM.
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