Sears 247.780892 - Manual (Page 12)

STORAGE
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NEVER STORE YOUR CHIPPER-
SHREDDER INDOORS OR IN AN EN­
CLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED AREA
IF GASOLINE REMAINS IN THE TANK.
FUMES MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAME,
SPARK OR PILOT LIGHT FROM A FUR­
NACE, WATER HEATER, CLOTHES
DRYER, CIGARETTE, ETC.
To prevent engine damage if chipper-shredder is not
used for more than 30 days, follow the steps below.
NOTE: GASOLINE MUST BE REMOVED OR
TREATED TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM
FORMING IN THE TANK, FILTER. HOSE AND CAR­
BURETOR DURING STORAGE. ALSO DURING
STORAGE. ALCOHOL-BLENDED GASOLINE THAT
USES ETHANOL OR METHANOL (SOMETIMES
CALLED GASOHOL) ATTRACTS WATER. IT ACTS
ON THE GASOLINE TO FORM ACIDS WHICH DAM­
AGE THE ENGINE.
To remove gasoline, run engine until tank is empty
and engine stops. Then disconnect fuel line at carbu­
retor or fuel tank. Be careful not to damage fuel line,
fittings or fuel tank. Drain any remaining fuel from the
system. If you do not want to remove gasoline, Sears
Craftsman Fuel Stabilizer No. 33500 may be added to
any gasoline left in the tank to minimize gum deposits
and acids. If the tank is almost empty, mix stabilizer
with fresh gasoline in a separate container and add
some to the tank. Always follow instructions on
stabilizer container. Then run engine at least 10
minutes after stabilizer is added to allow mixture
to reach carburetor. Store chipper-shredder in
safe place. See warning in previous column.
You can help keep your engine in good operating
condition during storage by:
• Changing oil.
• Lubricating the piston/cylinder area by first remov­
ing the spark plug and squirting clean engine oil
into the spark plug hole. Then cover the spark plug
hole with a rag to absorb oil spray. Next, rotate the
engine by pulling the starter two or three times.
Finally, reinstall spark plug and attach spark plug
wire.
Protect the chipper-shredder during storage by:
• Thoroughly cleaning the chipper-shredder.
• If storing in an unventilated or metal storage shed,
coat metal parts with a light oil or silicone to pre­
vent rust.
• Store in a clean, dry area. Do not store next to cor­
rosive materials, such as fertilizer.
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