Craftsman 77236100N Operation Manual - Page 25

Storage Follow these guidelines when storing the edger for longer than 30 days. Edger • Completely clean the edger. • Check the edger for worn or damaged parts. Tighten all loose hardware. • Apply a small amount of engine oil to all moving parts, particularly the wheels. • Put the edger in a building that has good ventilation. • Never store the edger with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark, or in a confined space such as a car trunk. • Store the Edger in the operating position with the wheels down. If the Edger is stored in any other position, oil from the crankcase will enter the cylinder and cause a service problem. • Cover the edger with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Never cover the edger while the engine and exhaust areas are still warm as this can cause a fire. Engine • If no fuel stabilizer is used, then either drain the gasoline from the engine or let the engine run until it is out of gasoline. • If fuel stabilizer is used, you do not need to drain gasoline prior to storage. See "Fuel Stabilizer" section. • While the engine is still warm, change the engine oil. See "How To Change The Oil" in the Maintenance section. • Lubricate the piston / cylinder area. This can be done by first removing the spark plug and pouring 1/2 ounce (15 ml.) of clean engine oil into the spark plug hole. Then, install the spark plug. • Slowly pull the starter rope. This will turn the engine's crankshaft and distribute oil slowly through the engine. Fuel stabilizer • If you do not want to remove the gasoline, add a fuel stabilizer to any gasoline left in the fuel tank. A fuel stabilizer will minimize gum deposits and acids. If the fuel tank is almost empty, mix the fuel stabilizer with fresh gasoline in a separate container and add the mixture to the fuel tank. Always follow the instructions on the stabilizer container. Start the engine. Let the engine run for 3 minutes to allow the mixture to reach the carburetor. WARNING When Storing Gasoline Or Equipment With Fuel In Tank • Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters or other appliances that have pilot light or other ignition source because they can ignite gasoline vapors. • Do not remove gasoline while inside a building, near a fire, or while you smoke. Gasoline fumes can cause an explosion or a fire. • Never cover the edger while the engine and exhaust areas are still warm as this may cause a fire. 25