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STORAGE
Immediately prepare your unit for storage at the end of
the season or if itwill not be used for 30 days or more.
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ALLOW THE ENGINE TO COOL, AND
SECURE THE UNIT BEFORE STORING
OR TRANSPORTING 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
PLACE. POSITION SO THAT ANY SHARP
OBJECT CANNOT ACCIDENTALLY
CAUSE INJURYTO PASSERS BY.
STORE THE UNIT OUT OF THE REACH
OF CHILDREN.
GAS CHAIN SAW STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
If your chain saw isto be storedfor a period oftime, clean
itthoroughly prior to storage. Remove any dirt, sawdust,
leaves, oil, grease, etc.Store in a clean dry area.
• Clean the entire unit.
• Clean air filter.Refer to "Customer Responsibilities:
• Inspect the bar clamp area and clean any dirt, sawdust,
grass, or debris that has collected. Inspect the guide
bar and chain;replace a guide bar that is bent, warped,
cracked, broken, or damaged in any other way.Replace
a damaged or worn chain.
• Lightly oil external metal surfaces to prevent rust from
forming.
I_ CAUTION: Wear protective gloves when
handling chain. The chain is sharp and
can cut you even when it is not moving.
• Apply a coating of oilto the entire surface of the guide
bar and chain;wrap it in heavy paper, or cloth.
• Be sure all handles and guards are in place and are
securely fastened. Replace any damaged parts.
FUEL SYSTEM
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the
fuel tank or permanent damage may occurto fuel system
components. Followthese instructions:
• Drain the fuel from the unit into an approved fuel con-
tainer.
• Drain the fuel lines and carburetor by starting the
engine and letting it run untilit stops.
• Allow the engine to cool before storage.
IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits
from forming in essential fuel system parts such as the
carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose or tank dudng storage.
Also, experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels,
those that use ethanol or methanol (called gasohol or
oxygenated fuel), can attract moisture and form acidic
gaswhichwilldamage yourengine.To avoid engine prob-
lems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage
of 30 days or longer.
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative 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 instructionsfound on sta-
bilizer containers. Run engine at least 5 minutes after
adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the car-
buretor.
CRAFTSMAN 40:1 2-cycle engine oil (AIR-COOLED) is
specially blended with fuel stabilizer. If you do not use
this Sears oil, you can add a fuel stabilizer to your fuel
tank.
INTERNAL ENGINE
• Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of 40:1 2-
cycle engine oil (AIR-COOLED) through the spark plug
opening. Slowly pull the starter rope 8 to 10 times to
distributeoilto inner engine surfaces.
• Replace spark plug with a new one of the recommend-
ed type and heat range. Refer to =Product Specifica-
tions."
• Clean air filter. Refer to "Customer Responsibilities."
• Re-install all 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.
• Lightly oil external metal surface to prevent rust from
forming.
• Use fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to oil ratio at
the beginning of the next season.
OTHER
• Do not store gasoline from one season to another.
• Replaceyourgasoline can ifyour can startsto rust.Rust
and/or dirtin your fuel system will cause problems.
• Store your unit in a well ventilated area and covered, if
possible,to prevent dust and dirtaccumulation. 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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