Craftsman 143015071 engine

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VIII. Transporting Your Engine
NEVER transport this engine inside
another vehicle or in any enclosed
space if there is any gasoline in the tank. Fuel vapor or
spilled fuel may ignite.
If there is fuel in the fuel tank, close
the fuel shut off valve, if equipped,
and transport the engine in an open vehicle, such as an
open trailer or open bed of a pickup truck.
If you do not have an open vehicle and have to transport
the engine in a closedvehicle, followthese stepsfor
emptyingthe fuel tank before transporting:
1. Empty fuel tank by usinga commemiallyavailable suc-
tiondevice designed for usewith gasoline.
DO NOT pour fuel from engine or
siphonfuel by mouth.
2. Drain fuel intoan approved red GASOLINE container,
being careful to avoid spilling.
3. Run the engine untilremaining fuel is consumed.
NEVER leave the engine
unattended when itis running and
NEVER runengine inencfosedareas.
IX. Storing Your Engine
A. Short TermlSeasonal Storage
I. Clean Engine
Before servicingthe engine remove the blower housing,tn
addition,remove grass clippings,dirt and debrisfrom the
followingareas:
Coolingfins
Air intake screen
Levers
Linkage
Guards
Carburetor
Head
Removing debris willfacilitate adequate cooling,correct
engine speed and reduce the risk of fire.
II. Fuel Storage
NEVER storeengine withfuel in fuel
tank inside a building with potential
sources of ignition such as hot water and space heaters,
clothes dryers, electdc motors, etc. Failure to do so may
result in an explosion and result in death or serious injury.
NOTES
If engine fuel storedin the gas tank and/or an approved gas
container is to be unused without gasoline stabilizerfor
more than 15-30 days, prepare itfor shortterm/seasenal
storage. See 'YV Fuel Treatment" instructionson page 14.
If engine fuel is to be storedfor more than one season,
without gasoline stabilizer,itwill gradually deteriorate. Also,
if it is stored in the engine's gas tank without gasoline
stabilizer itis likely that your carburetor will have gum
deposits,a clogged fuel system and will voidyour warranty.
Prepare the fuel for extended storage. See "B. Extended
Storage" instructions on page 14.
If you operate the engine during all 4 seasons,it is not
necessary to lubricate the cylinder bore.
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