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STORAGE
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CAUTION: NEVER STORE YOUR SNOW
THROWER INDOORS OR IN AN EN-
CLOSED, POOR LY VENTILATED AREA
IF GASOLINE REMAINS IN THE TANK° FUMES
MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAME, SPARK OR PI-
LOT LIGHT FROM A FURNACE, WATER HEATER,
CLOTHES DRYER, CIGARETTE, ETCo
To prevent engine damage (if snow thrower is not used
for more than 30 days) lollow the steps below
ENGINE STORAGE
Gasoline must be removed or treated to prevent gum
deposits from forming in the tank, filter, hose, and
carburetor during storage. Also during storage, al-
cohot blended gasotine that uses ethanol or methanol
(sometimes called gasohol) attracts water_ It acts on
the gasoline to form acids which damage the engine,
e To remove gasoline, run the engine until the tank is
empty and the engine stops Then drain remaining
gasoline from carburetor by pressing upward on
bowl drain located on the bottom ofcarburetor (See
Fig 36)
e If you do not want to remove gasoline, a fuel
stabilizer (such as Craftsman FueI Stabilizer No
33500) may be added to any gasoline left in the tank
to minimize gum deposits and acids II the tank is
almost empty, mix stabilizer with fresh gasoline in a
separate container and add some to the tank
ALWAYS FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS ON STABI-
LIZER CONTAINER, THEN RUN ENGINE AT
LEAST 10 MINUTES AFTER STABILIZER IS
ADDED TO ALLOW MIXTURE TO REACH
CARBURETOR. STORE SNOW THROWER IN A
SAFE PLACE. SEE WARNING ABOVE.
You can keep your engine in good operating condition
during storage by:
e Changing oil (See page t6)
e Lubricating the piston/cylinder area This can be
done by first removing the spark plug and squirting
a few drops of clean engine oil into the spark plug
hole Then cover the spark plug hole with a rag to
absorb oil spray Next, rotate the engine by pulling
the starter rope fully out two or three times Finally,
reinstall spark plug and attach spark plug wire
DRAIN BOWL
FIG. 36
SNOW THROWER STORAGE
e Thoroughly clean the snow thrower
e Lubricate a!l _ubrication points (see the Customer
Responsibilities section on pages 15-16)
e Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely
fastened Inspect all visible moving parts for dam-
age, breakage and wear Replace il necessary
® Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand
lightly before painting
e Cover the bare metal parts of the blower housing
auger and the impeller with rust preventative, such
as a spray lubricant
NOTE: A yearly checkup or tune-up by a SEARS Service
Center isa good way to insure that your snow thrower will
provide maximum performance for the next season
e Star! the engine and run at SLOW (idle) speed until
the engine slops from lack of fuel
OTHER
e If possible, store your snow thrower indoors and
cover il to give protection from dust and dirt
e !tthe machine must be stored outdoors, block upthe
snow thrower to be sure the entire machine is off the
ground
e Cover the snow thrower with a suitable protective
cover that does not retain moisture Do not use
plastic or vinyl
IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER SNOW THROWER
WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST
AREAS ARE STILL WARM
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