Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...
Ifthe snowthrowerwillnot be usedfor30 daysor longer,or if it is the endof the snowseasonwhenthe lastpossibilityof snowis gone,the
equipmentneedsto bestoredproperly.Followstorageinstructionsbelowto ensuretop performancefrom the snowthrowerfor manymoreyears.
PREPARING THE ENGINE
Enginesstoredover30daysneedto be drainedof fuel to prevent
deteriorationandgumfrom formingin the fuel systemor on essential
carburetorparts.If thegasolinein yourenginedeterioratesduring
storage,youmayneedto havethe carburetor,andotherfuel system
components,servicedor replaced.
1. Removeall fuel fromthe tankby runningtheengineuntilit stops.
2. Changethe engineoil.
3. Removethe sparkplugandpourapproximately1oz.(30 ml)of
cleanengineoil intothe cylinder.Pullthe recoilstarterseveral
timesto distributethe oil,and reinstallthe sparkplug.
4. Cleandebrisfromaroundthe engine,and under,around,and
behindthe muffler.Applya light film of oilon anyareasthatare
susceptibleto rust.
5. Storeina clean,dry andwellventilatedareaawayfromany
appliancethat operateswith a flameor pilot light,such as a
furnace,waterheateror clothesdryer.Avoidany areawitha spark
producingelectricmotor,or wherepowertools are operated.
Neverstoresnowthrowerwithfuel in tank indoorsor in poorlyventi-
latedareas,wherefuel fumesmayreachan openflame,spark or pilol
lightas ona furnace,water heater,clothesdryer orgas appliance.
6. If possible,avoidstorageareaswith high humidity.
7. Keepthe enginelevelin storage.Tiltingthe engine can cause
fuelor oil leakage.
PREPARING SNOW THROWER
Ifthe snowthrowerwill not be usedfor 30 days or longer,followthe
instructionsbelow.
1. Storethe equipmentin aclean,dry area.
2. Ifstoringthe snowthrowerin anunventilatedarea,rustproofthe
metalpartsof the machinewitha lightoil or siliconecoating.
3. Cleanthe exteriorof the engineand the snowthrower.
4. Lubricatepivotpointsoncontrolhandleandextensionspringat
endof control cablewitha lightoil.
18
Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...