- Craftsman Chipper Shredder Operator's Manual

Chipper Shredder

• Clean the equipment thoroughly.

• Wipe equipment with an oiled rag to prevent rust.

• Store unit in a clean, dry area. Do not store next to

corrosive materials such as fertilizer.

Engine

Engines stored over 30 days need special attention.

1. To prevent gum from forming in fuel system or on

essential carburetor parts:

a. if fuel tank contains oxygenated or reformulated

gasoline (gasoline blended with an alcohol or an

ether), run engine until it stops from lack of fuel,

b. if fuel tank contains gasoline, either run engine

until it stops from lack of fuel, or add a gasoline

additive to the gas in the tank. If you use a gas

additive, run the engine for several minutes to

circulate the additive through the carburetor.

Then, engine and fuel can be stored up to 24

months.

2. While engine is still warm, change oil.

3. Remove spark plug and pour about one (1) oz. (30

ml.) of engine oil into spark plug hole. Replace

spark plug and slowly pull the starter rope to

distribute oil.

4. Clean engine of surface debris, chaff or grass.

5. Store in a clean, dry area.

WARNING: Do not store in same area as a

stove, furnace, water heater, or other

appliance that uses a pilot light or has a

device that can create a spark.

STORAGE