Craftsman 247.77099 - Manual (Page 18)

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STORAGE
Prepare your Craftsman Yard Vacuum for storage at
the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for
30 days or longer. A yearly check-up by your local
Sears Parts & Repair Center is a good way to ensure
that the unit runs properly next season.
Yard Vacuum
• Clean the equipment thoroughly.
• 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 hose, or tank during
storage. Also, 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.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative to
emptying the tank of fuel in minimizing the formation
of fuel gum deposits during storage.
• Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank (if
FreshStart™ fuel preserver cartridge is empty) or
storage container.
• Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using
fuel stabilizer.
In all cases, 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.
When you visually see that the fuel preserver
cartridge is empty, replacement cartridges are
available through your local Sears Parts & Repair
Center and most Sears stores.
If you do not use FreshStart™/ Stabilizer, follow
these instructions:
• Drain the fuel from the tank by running the
engine until the fuel tank is empty.
• 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 coat-
ing with a light oil or silicone.