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STORAGE
Immediately prepare your unit for storage at the end ofthe
season or if itwill not be used for 30 days or more
WARNING:
ALLOWTHE ENGINETO COOL, AND SECURE
THE UNIT BEFORE STORING OR TRANS-
PORTING IN AVEHICLE.
STORE UNIT AND FUEL IN AN AREAWHERE
FUEL VAPORS CANNOT REACH SPARKS OR
OPEN FLAMES FROM WATER HEATERS,
ELECTRIC MOTORS OR SWITCHES, FUR-
NACES, ETC.
STORE UNIT WITH ALL GUARDS IN PLACE.
POSITION SO THAT ANY SHARP OBJECT
CANNOT ACCIDENTALLY CAUSE INJURY TO
PASSERS BYo
STORE THE UNIT OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.
WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES WHEN
HANDLING CHAIN. THE CHAIN IS SHARP
AND CAN CUT YOU EVEN WHEN IT IS NOT
MOVING. ,..........................j
GAS CHAIN SAW STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
If your chain is to be stored for a period of time, clean it
thoroughly prior to storage. Remove any dirt, sawdust,
Ieaves, oil, grease, etcoStore in a clean dry area°
• Clean the entire unit.
•CIean 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.
• Apply a coating of oil to the entire surface of the guide
bar and chain; wrap itin 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 occur to fuel system com-
ponents. Follow these instructions:
• Drain the fuel from the unit into an approved fuel con-
tainer
• Drain the fuel lines and carburetor by starting theengine
and letting it rununtil it stops.
° Allow the engine to cool before storage.
IMPORTANT: it is importantto prevent gum deposits from
forming in essentialfuel system parts such as the carbure-
tor,fuel filter,fuel hose or tank during storage.. Also, expe-
rience indicatesthatalcohol blended fuels, those that use
ethanol or methanol (called gasohol or oxygenated fuel),
canattract moistureand form acidic gaswhichwilldamage
your engine°To avoid engine problems, the fuel system
should be emptiedbefore storage of 30 days or longer.
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing
the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add sta-
bilizer to the gasoline in the fuel tank or fuel storage con-
tainer.Always follow the mix instructionsfound on stabilizer
containers. Run engine at least 5 minutes after adding sta-
bilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor°
CRAFTSMAN 40:1 2-cycle engine oil (AIR-COOLED) is
specially blended with fuel stabilizer.r 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 I teaspoon of 40:1 2_cycle
engine oil (AIR-COOLED) through the spark plug open-
ing_Slowly pull the starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute
oil to inner engine surfaces.
• Replace spark plug with a new one of the recommended
type and heat range. Refer to "Product Specifications°"
• Ctean 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 anydamaged, broken, or worn parts.
• t.ightly oif external meta! 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,
• 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 wel! ventilated area and covered, if
possible, topreventdust 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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