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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT
STORAGE
_1_ WARNING: Never store the
Edger indoors with fuel in the
fuel tank. Never store in an en-
closed, poorly ventilated area where
fumes could reach an open flame, a
spark or a pilot light as on a furnace, wa-
ter heater or clothes dryer.
_lb ARNING: Do not remove gas-
oline while inside a building,
near a fire, or while you smoke.
Gasoline fumes can cause an explosion
or a fire.
When the Edger is put in storage for thirty
days or more, follow the steps below to
make sure the Edger is in good condition the
following season.
Edger
Completely dean the Edger.
Check the Edger for worn or damaged
pads. Tighten all loose hardware.
Apply a smatI amount of engine oil to all
moving parts, particularly the wheels.
Put the Edger in a building that has good
ventilation.
Cover the Edger with a suitable protec-
tive cover that does not retain moisture.
Do not use plastic.
IMPORTANT: Never cover the Edger while
the engine and exhaust areas are still
warm.
NOTE: A yearly checkup or tune-up by a
Sears Service Center is a good way to
make sure that your Edger will provide
maximum performance for the next sea-
son.
Engine
IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent
gum deposits from forming in fuel system
parts such as the carburetor, fuel filter,
fuel hose, and tank during storage. Also,
using alcohol-blended fuels (called gaso-
hol, ethanol or methanol) can attract
moisture which leads to separation and
formation of acids during storage. Acidic
gas can damage the fuel system of an en-
gine while in storage.
To prevent engine damage when the Edger
is in storage for 30 days or more, follow the
steps below:
Let the engine run until it is out of gaso-
line.
If you do not want to remove the gaso-
line, add a fuel stabilizer to any gasoline
Ieft 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 sepa-
rate container and add the mixture to the
fuel tank. Always follow the instructions
on the stabilizer container. Start the en-
gine. Let the engine run for 10 minutes
to allow the mixture to reach the carbu-
retor.
Change the engine oil. See "How To
Change The Engine Oil" in the Mainte-
nance section.
Lubricate the piston/cylinder area. This
can be done by first removing the spark
plug and squirting a small amount of
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, install the spark plug and
attach the spark plug wire.
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.
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