Craftsman C950-52546-0 Operator's Manual page 19

Storage
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explossive. Always handle fuel with extreme care.
Failure to observe these safety instructions can cause a
fire or explosion which will result in severe burns or death.
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 fuel vapors.
Fuel System
Fuel can become stale when stored over 30 days. Stale fuel
causes acid and gum deposits to form in the fuel system
or on essential carburetor parts. To keep fuel fresh, use
Briggs & Stratton® Advanced Formula Fuel Treatment
& Stabilizer, available wherever Briggs & Stratton genuine
service parts are sold.
There is no need to drain gasoline from the engine if a fuel
stabilizer is added according to instructions. Run the engine
for 2 minutes to circulate the stabilizer throughout the fuel
system before storage. If gasoline in the engine has not
been treated with a fuel stabilizer, it must be drained into an
approved container. Run the engine until it stops from lack
of fuel. The use of a fuel stabilizer in the storage container is
recommended to maintain freshness.
Engine Oil
While the engine is still warm, change the engine oil. See
Maintenance.
Before Placing in Storage
1. Thoroughly clean the snowthrower.
2. Remove the sparkplug. Clean and re-gap, if necessary,
or replace the sparkplug.
3. Make sure all nuts, bolts, and screws are securely
fastened.
4. Inspect moving parts for wear or damage. Replace
parts as necessary.
5. Lubricate the controls and moving parts.
6. Spray unpainted metal surfaces with a rust preventative.
7. Fold down the upper handle, if desired.
8. For indoor storage, cover the snowthrower and store it
in a dry area away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters,
or other appliances that have pilot lights or other ignition
sources.
9. For outdoor storage, raise the snowthrower off the
ground and cover it with a heavy tarpaulin.
After Removing from Storage
1. Raise the upper handle and tighten the handle knobs
securely.
2. Remove the oil dipstick and check the oil level. If
necessary, add oil until the level reaches the FULL mark
on the oil dipstick. Do not overfill.
3. Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel.
4. Ensure that all guards, shields, and covers are in place
and that all fasteners are tight.
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