Craftsman 358.794941 - Manual (Page 11)

STORAGE
a WARNING: Perform the following
steps after each use:
• Allow engine to cool, and secure the
unit before storing or transporting.
• Store unit and fuel in a well venti­
lated 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 unit so that any sharp object
cannot accidentally cause injury.
• Store unit and fuel well out of the
reach of children.
SEASONAL STORAGE
Prepare unit for storage at end of sea­
son or if it will not be used for 30 days
or more.
If your unit is to be stored for a period
of time:
• Clean the entire unit before lengthy
storage.
• Store in a clean dry area.
• Lightly oil external metal surfaces.
FUEL SYSTEM
Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA­
TION section of this manual, see mes­
sage labeled IMPORTANT regarding
the use of gasohol in your engine.
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alterna­
tive in minimizing the formation of fuel
gum deposits during storage. Add stabi­
lizer to gasoline in fuel tank or fuel stor­
age container. Follow the mix instruc­
tions found on stabilizer container. Run
engine at least 5 minutes after adding
stabilizer.
Craftsman 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air
cooled) is already blended with fuel
stabilizer, if you do not use this Sears
oil, you can add a fuel stabilizer to your
fuel tank.
ENGINE
• Remove spark plug and pour 1 tea­
spoon 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.
• Replace spark plug with new one of
recommended type and heat range.
• Clean air filter.
• Check entire unit for loose screws,
nuts, and bolts. Replace any dam­
aged, broken, or worn parts.
• At the beginning of the next season,
use only fresh fuel having the proper
gasoline to oil ratio.
OTHER
• Do not store gasoline from one sea­
son to another.
• Replace your gasoline can if it starts
to rust.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
A WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before perform­
ing any of the recommended remedies below other than remedies that re­
quire operation of the unit.
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine wilf not
start.
1. Engine flooded.
2. Fuel tank empty.
3. Spark plug not firing.
4. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
5. Compression tow.
1, See "Starting a Flooded Engine”
in Operation section,
2, Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
3, Install new spark plug.
4, Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
5, Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
Engine will not
Idle properly.
1. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
2. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
3. Crankshaft seals worn.
4. Compression tow.
1. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
2. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
3. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
4. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
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