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Ifthe snowthrowerwillnot be usedfor30 daysor longer,or if it is the endof the snowseasonwhenthe last possibilityof snowis gone,the
equipmentneedsto bestoredproperly.Followstorageinstructionsbelowto ensuretop performancefromthe snowthrowerfor manymoreyears.
PREPARING ENGINE
Enginesstoredover30days need to be drainedof fuel to prevent
deteriorationandgumfromforminginfuel systemor on essential
carburetorparts.If thegasolinein yourenginedeterioratesduring
storage,youmayneedto havethe carburetor,andotherfuel system
components,servicedor replaced.
1. Removeall fuel fromtank by runningengineuntil it stops.Donot
attemptto pourfuel fromthe engine.
2. Changethe engineoil.
3. Removesparkplug and pour approximately1oz.(30 rnl)of clean
engineoil intothe cylinder.Pullthe recoilstarterseveraltimesto
distributetheoil, and reinstallthe spark plug.
4. Cleandebrisfrom aroundengine,and under,around,andbehind
muffler.Applya lightfilmof oilon anyareasthatare susceptible
to rust.
• Storeina clean,dry andwellventilatedarea awayfrom anyap-
pliancethatoperateswith a flame or pilotlight,suchas a furnace,
waterheater,or clothesdryer.Avoidany areawith a spark
producingelectricmotor,or wherepowertoolsare operated.
Neverstoresnowthrowerwith fuel intank indoorsor in poorlyventi-
latedareas,wherefuel fumesmayreachan openflame,spark or pilol
lightas ona furnace,water heater,clothesdryer or gas appliance.
• If possible,avoidstorageareaswith high humidity.
• Keepthe enginelevelin storage.Tiltingcan causefuel or oil
leakage.
PREPARING SNOW THROWER
Whenstoringthe snowthrowerin an unventilatedormetal stor-
age shed,careshouldbe taken to rustprooftheequipment.Using
a light oil or silicone,coattheequipment,especiallyanychains,
springs,bearingsandcables.
• Removealldirt fromexteriorof engineand equipment.
• Followlubricationrecommendations.
• Storeequipmentin a clean,dry area.
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