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Z_ CAUTION' Never store your snow
thrower indoors'or in an enclosed, poorly
ventilated area if gasoline remains in the
tank. fumes may reach an open flame,
spark or pilot light from a furnace, water
heater, clothes dryer, cigarette, etc.
To prevent engine damage (if snow thrower
is not used for more than 30 days) follow
the steps below.
SNOW THROWER STORAGE
• Thoroughly clean the snow thrower.
• Lubricate all lubrication points (see the
Maintenance section on pages 12-14).
• Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are
securely fastened, inspect a(I visible mov-
ing parts for damage, breakage and wear.
Replace ifnecessary.
• Touch up all rusted or chipped paintsur-
faces; sand lightly before painting.
• Cover the bare metal parts ofthe blower
housing auger and the impeller with rust
preventative, such as a spray lubricant.
NOTE: A yearly checkup or tune-up by a
Craftsman Service Center is a good way to
insure that your snow thrower will provide
maximum performance for the next season.
ENGINE STORAGE
Gasoline must be removed or treated to
prevent gum deposits from forming in
the tank, filter, hose, and carburetor dur-
ing storage. Also during storage, alcohol
blended gasoline that uses ethanol or
methanol (Sometimes called gasohol) at-
tracts water. It acts on the gasoline to
form acids which damage the engine.
• To remove gasoline, run the engine until
the tank is empty and the engine stops.
Then drain remaining gasoline from car-
buretor by pressing upward on bowl drain
located on the bottom of carburetor (see
figure on right).
• If you do notwant to remove gasoline,
use fuel stabilizer supplied with unit or
purchase Craftsman Fuel Stabilizer No.
33500. Add fuel stabilizer 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 con-
tainer. Then run engine at least 10 minutes
after stabilizer is added to allow mixture to
reach carburetor. Store snow thrower in a
safe place. See Warning above,
You can keep your engine in good operating
condition during storage by:
• Changing oil (see page 10).
• Lubricating the piston/cylinder area. This
can be done by first removing the spark
plug and squirting a few drops of clean
engine oil into the spark plug hole. Then
cover the spark plug hole with a rag to ab-
sorb oil spray. Next, rotate the engine by
pulling the starter rope fully out two or
three times. Finally, reinstall spark plug
and attach spark plug wire.
OTHER
• If possible, store your snow thrower in-
doors and cover it to give protection from
dust and dirt.
• If the machine must be stored outdoors,
block up the snow thrower to be sure the
entire machine is off the ground.
• Cover the snow thrower with a suitable
protective cover that does not retain mois-
ture. Do not use plastic or vinyl.
IMPORTANT: Never cover snow thrower
while engine and exhaust areas are still
warm.
Bowl Drain
Carburetor Bowl