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Shear Pins/Cotter Pin
Vent Plug
Plastic Bearing
Engine
Bearings
Figure 15
WARNING
Unexpected start up may cause personal _njury.
Before servicing, repairing or inspecting the snow
thrower, disengage all controls, disconnect and
ground the spark plug wire. Stop the engine and
remove the Ignition Key to prevent unintended
start up.
Periodic inspection and adjustment of the engine is necessary
to maintain high performance. Regular maintenance will also
ensure a longer service life.
Auger
The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two shear
pins and cotter pins. If you hit a hard foreign object or ice
jam, the snow thrower is designed so that the pins may
shear off and the auger will not turn. This is normal.
(see Fig. 15)
If the augers will not turn, check to see if the pins have
sheared. Replacement shear pins and cotter pins are
see page 18 for parts. When replacing bolts, available,
spray an oil lubricant into shaft before inserting new pins.
Important! NEVER replace the auger shear pins with standard
pins. Any damage to the auger gearbox or other components
as a result of doing so will not be covered by your snow
thrower's warranty.
Storage
Off-Season Storage
z_ WARNING
Never store the machine or fuel container indoors
where there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light
such as on water heater, furnace, clothes dryer, or
other Gas appliance.
z_ WARNING
Fuel spillage may ignite if in contact with an ignition
source and cause personal injury or property
damaged. Always allow the engine to cool and all
sources of ignition are extinguished. Drain the
fuel into an approved container. Fuel left in the
engine for extended periods of time deteriorates
and will cause starting problems.
Engines stored over 30 days need to be drained of fuel to
prevent deterioration and gum from forming in the fuel system
or on essential carburetor parts. Ifthe gasoline in your engine
deteriorates during storage, you may need to have the carburetor,
and other fuel system components, serviced or replaced.
If the snow thrower will not be used for 30 days or longer,
follow these instructions:
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Remove all fuel from the tank by running the engine
until it stops.
Change the engine oil.
Remove gasoline from carburetor and fuel tank to prevent
gum deposits from forming on these parts and causing
possible malfunction of engine.
Drain carburetor by pressing upward on bowl drain,
located below the carburetor cover. Note: Fuel stabilizer
is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation
of fuel gum deposits during storage. Do not drain
carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
Remove the spark plug and pour approximately 1 oz.
(30ml) of clean engine oil into the cylinder. Pull the Recoil
Starter several times to distribute the oil, and reinstall
the spark plug.
Clean debris from around the engine and behind the
muffler. Apply a light film of oil on any areas that are
susceptible to rust.
Store in a clean, dry, well ventilated area away from
any appliance that operates with a flame or pilot light,
such as a furnace, water heater or clothes dryer. Avoid
any area with a spark producing electric motor, or
where power tools are operated.
If possible, avoid storage areas with high humidity.
Keep the engine level in storage. Tilting the engine
can cause fuel or oil leakage.
Note: When storing any type of power equipment in an un
ventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to rust
proof the equipment. Using a light oil or silicone, coat the
equipment, especially any chains, springs, bearings and cables.
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