Craftsman 88704 Operation Manual - Page 18
Preparing, Engine, Thrower
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If the snowthrowerwillnot be usedfor30 daysor longer,or if it is the end of the snowseasonwhenthe last possibilityof snowis gone,the equipmentneedsto be storedproperly.Followstorageinstructionsbelowto ensuretop performancefrom the snowthrowerfor manymoreyears. PREPARING ENGINE PREPARING SNOW THROWER Enginesstoredover30 days need to be drainedof fuel to prevent deteriorationand gumfrom formingin fuel systemor on essential carburetorparts.If thegasolinein yourenginedeterioratesduring storage,youmay needto havethe carburetor,and otherfuel system components,servicedor replaced. • 1. Removeall fuel fromtank by runningengineuntil it stops. Donot • attemptto pourfuel from the engine. • 2. Changethe engineoil. 3. Removesparkplug and pour approximately1 oz. (30 rnl) of clean engineoil intothe cylinder.Pullthe recoilstarterseveraltimesto distributetheoil, and reinstallthe spark plug. 4. Cleandebrisfrom aroundengine,and under,around,and behind muffler.Applya lightfilm of oil on anyareasthat are susceptible to rust. Whenstoringthe snowthrowerin an unventilatedor metal storage shed,careshouldbe taken to rustprooftheequipment.Using a light oil or silicone,coat theequipment,especiallyanychains, springs,bearingsand cables. Removeall dirt fromexteriorof engineand equipment. Followlubricationrecommendations. Storeequipmentin a clean,dry area. • Storein a clean,dry and wellventilatedarea awayfrom anyappliancethat operateswith a flame or pilotlight, such as a furnace, waterheater,or clothesdryer.Avoidany areawith a spark producingelectricmotor,or wherepowertools are operated. Neverstoresnow throwerwith fuel in tank indoorsor in poorlyventilatedareas,wherefuel fumesmay reachan openflame,spark or pilol lightas on a furnace,water heater,clothesdryer or gas appliance. • If possible,avoidstorageareaswith high humidity. • Keepthe enginelevelin storage.Tiltingcan causefuel or oil leakage. 18