Bolens 247.77763 - Manual (Page 17)

OFF-SEASON STORAGE
Prepare your Craftsman chipper-shredder vacuum
for storage at the end of the season or if the unit wiii
not be used for 30 days or longer. A yeariy check-up
by your iocai Sears service center is a good way to
ensure that the unit runs properly next season.
Chipper-Shredder Vacuum
• Clean the equipment thoroughiy.
• Wipe equipment with an oiled rag to prevent
rust. Use a light oil or silicone to wipe.
• Service the engine following instructions below.
• Store unit in a clean, dry area. Do not store next
to corrosive materials such as fertilizer.
Engine
IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits
from forming in essential fuel system parts such as
the carburetor, fuel filter, fuel line, or gas tank during
storage. Also, experience indicates that alcohol
blended fuels (called gasohol or 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 until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty.
• Drain carburetor.
• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
products in the fuel tank or permanent damage
may occur.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in
minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during
storage.
• Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage
container.
• Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer
container.
• Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding
stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the
carburetor.
• Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using
fuel stabilizer. Drain all the oil from the
crankcase (this should be done after the engine
has been operated and is still warm) and refill
the crankcase with fresh oil.
• If you have drained the fuel tank, protect the
inside of the engine as follows.
• Remove spark plug, pour approximately 1/2
ounce (approximately one tablespoon) of engine
oil into cylinder and crank slowly to distribute oil.
• Replace spark plug.
Other
• Do not store gasoline from one season to
another.
• Replace the gasoline can if it starts to rust. Rust
and/or dirt in the gasoline will cause problems.
• Store unit in a clean, dry area. Do not store next
to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
NOTE: If storing in an unventilated or metal storage
shed, be certain to rustproof the equipment by coating
with a light oil or silicone.
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