OFF-SEASON STORAGE
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PreParing engine
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Engines stored over 30 days need to be drained of fuel to prevent
deterioration and gum from forming in fuel system or on essential
carburetor parts. If the gasoline in your engine deteriorates during
storage, you may need to have the carburetor, and other fuel system
components, serviced or replaced.
When storing the snow thrower in an unventilated or metal stor-
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age shed, care should be taken to rustproof the equipment. Using
a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially any chains,
springs, bearings and cables.
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Remove all dirt from exterior of engine and equipment.
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Remove all fuel from tank by running engine until it stops.
Change the engine oil.
Follow lubrication recommendations.
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Store equipment in a clean, dry area.
Remove spark plug and pour approximately 1 oz. (30 ml) of clean
engine oil into the cylinder. Pull the recoil starter several times to
distribute the oil, and reinstall the spark plug.
4.
Clean debris from around engine, and under, around, and behind
muffler. Apply a light film of oil on any areas that are susceptible
to rust.
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Store in a clean, dry and well ventilated area away from any ap-
pliance that operates with a flame or pilot light, such as a furnace,
water heater, or clothes dryer. Avoid any area with a spark
producing electric motor, or where power tools are operated.
Warning
Never store snow thrower with fuel in tank indoors or in poorly venti-
lated areas, where fuel fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot
light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer or gas appliance.
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If possible, avoid storage areas with high humidity.
Keep the engine level in storage. Tilting can cause fuel or oil
leakage.
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| Categories | Craftsman Snow Blower Manuals, Snow Blower Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Craftsman 247.88955 |
| Model Number | 247.88955 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| Download File |
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| Document Type | Operator's Manual |
| Language | English, Español |
| Product Name | Craftsman 24-Inch Snow Thrower |
| Product Brand | Craftsman. Customer Service Representatives are available by phone: Canada 1-888-225-4886 USA 1-888-384-9939, Snow Blower |
| Product Type | Snowthrower |
| Swath | 24 inch |
| Engine Manufacturer | Craftsman |
| Engine Oil Type | SAE 5W30, 4-Cycle Engine Oil (Quart) Recommended for Temperature: - Above 32°F: SAE 30W Straight Grade; - 0°F to 32°F: SAE 5W-30 or SAE 10W-30 Multi Grade; - Below O°F: SAE 0W-30 Synthetic |
| Engine Motor Model # | ZS365-SUA |
| Document File Type | |
| Publisher | craftsman.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Craftsman (tools) |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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