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STORAGE
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Immediately prepare your unit for storage at the end of
the season or if it willnot be used for 30 days or more.
WARNING:
ALLOW THE ENGINE TO COOL, AND SE-
CURE 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 INJURY TO PASSER BY.
STORE THE UNIT OUT OF THE REACH
OF CHILDREN.
GAS BLOWER STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
Ifyour blower isto be storedfor a periodoftime, clean it
thoroughly priorto storage. Remove any dirt,leaves, oil,
grease, etc. Store in a clean dryarea.
• Clean the entire unit.
• Clean air filter Refer to "Customer Responsibilities."
• Lightly oil external metal surfaces to prevent rust from
forming.
• Reassemble all loose parts, being sure that all handles
and guards are in place and are securely fastened.
Replace any damaged parts.
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FUEL SYSTEM
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the
fuel tank or permanent damage may occur to fuel system
components.
Follow these instructions:
1. Drain the fuel from the unit into an approved fue!
container.
2. Drain the fuel lines and carburetor by starting the
engine and letting it run until it stops.
3. 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 during 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
gas which will damage your engine. To avoid engine
problems, the fuel system should be emptied before stor-
age 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 instructions found on
stabilizer container. Run engine at least 5 minutes after
adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the car-
buretor.
"CRAFTSMAN 40:1" 2_cycleAIR-COOLED engine oil is
specially blended with fuel stabilizers. If you do not use
this Sears oil, you can add a fuel stabilizer (such as
CRAFTSMAN No. 33500) to your fuel tank.
• Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of 40:1 oil
through the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the starter
rope 8 to i 0 times to distribute oil to inner engine sur-
faces.
INTERNAL ENGINE
° Replace spark plug with a new one of the recom-
mended type and heat range. Refer to "Product
Specifications".
• Clean air filter. Refer to "Customer Responsibilities".
- Reinstall 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, orworn parts.
• Lightly oil external metal surfaces to prevent rust from
forming.
• Use fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to oil ratio at
the beginning of the next season.
OTHER
o Do not store gasolinefrom one season to another.
* Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust.
Rust and/or dirt in your fuel system wilf cause prob-
lems.
, 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 wilt
induce condensation and eventual rust or corrosion.
IMPORTANT: Never cover unit while engine and exhaust
areas are still warm.
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