Craftsman 358.351080 - Manual (Page 27)

STORAGE
Immediately prepare your unit for storage at the end of the
season or if it will not be used for 30 days or more.
WARNING:
ALLOW THE ENGINE TO COOL, AND
SECURE 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 SWITCH­
ES, FURNACES, ETC.
STORE UNIT WITH ALL GUARDS IN PLACE.
POSITION SO THAT ANY SHARP OBJECT
CANNOT ACCIDENTALLY CAUSE INJURY
TO PASSERS BY.
STORE THE UNIT OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.
GAS CHAIN SAW STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
If your chain is to be stored for a period of time, clean if
thoroughly prior to storage. Remove any dirt, sawdust,
leaves, oil, grease, etc. Store in a dean dry area.
• Clean the entire unit.
• Clean 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.
CAUTION: Wear protective gloves when
handling chain. The chain is sharp and can
cut you even when it is not moving.
• Apply a coating of oil to the entire surface of the guide
bar and chain; wrap it in heavy paper or cloth.
• Be sure ail handles and guards are In place and are
securely fastened. Replace any damaged parts.
FUEL SYSTEM
Never use engine or caitiuretor 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 caiburetor by starting the engine
and letting it run until it stops.
• 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 carbure­
tor, fuel filter, fuel hose or tank during storage. Also, expe­
rience indicates that alcohol blended fuels, those that use
ethanot or methanol (called gasohol or oxygenated fuel),
can attract moisture and form acidic gas which will damage
your engine. To avoid engine problerr®, the fuel system
should be emptied before 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 instructions found on stabilizer
containers. Run engine at least S ntinutes after adding sta­
bilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach ttie carburetor.
CRAFTSMAN 40:1 2-cycle engine oil (AIR-COOLED) Is
specially blended with fuel stabilizer, 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 1 teaspoon of 40:1 2-cycle
engine oil (AIR-COOLED) through the spark plug open­
ing. Slowly puli 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.”
• Clean air fitter. Refer to “Customer Responsibilities."
• Re-install all covers and hatbvrare removed for access:
tighten all screws and fasteners. _
• Chedc entire unit for loose screws, nuts, and bolts.
Replace any damaged, broken, or worn parts.
• Lightly oil external metal surface to prevent rust from
forming.
. Use fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to oii 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 well ventilated area and covered, if
possible, to prevent dust 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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