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Ifthe snowthrowerwillnot be usedfor30 daysor longer,or if it is the end of the snowseasonwhenthe last possibilityof snowis gone,the
equipmentneedsto bestoredproperly.Followstorageinstructionsbelowto ensuretop performancefromthe snowthrowerfor manymoreyears.
PREPARING ENGINE
Enginesstoredover30days need to be drainedof fuel to prevent
deteriorationandgumfrom formingin fuel 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. Removesparkplugandpourapproximately1oz.(30 rnl)of clean
engineoil intothe cylinder.Pullthe recoilstarterseveraltimesto
distributetheoil, and reinstallthe sparkplug.
4. Cleandebrisfromaroundengine,andunder,around,andbehind
muffler.Applya lightfilmof oilon anyareasthatare susceptible
to rust.
• Storeina clean,dry and wellventilatedareaawayfrom anyap-
pliancethatoperateswith a flame or pilotlight, such as a furnace,
waterheater,or clothesdryer.Avoidany areawith a spark
producingelectricmotor,or wherepowertools are operated.
Neverstoresnowthrowerwith fuel in tank indoorsor in poorlyventi-
latedareas,wherefuel fumesmayreachan openflame,spark or pilol
lightas ona furnace,waterheater,clothesdryer or gas appliance.
• If possible,avoidstorageareaswithhigh 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 oilor silicone,coattheequipment,especiallyanychains,
springs,bearingsandcables.
• Removealldirt fromexteriorof engineand equipment.
• Followlubricationrecommendations.
• Storeequipmentin a clean,dry area.
• Inflatethe tiresto the maximumPSi. Referto tiresidewall.
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