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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 be storedproperly.Followstorageinstructionsbelowto ensuretop performancefrom the snowthrowerfor manymoreyears.
PREPARING ENGINE
Enginesstoredover30 days need to be drainedof fuel to prevent
deteriorationandgumfrom forminginfuel systemor on essential
carburetorparts.If thegasolineinyourenginedeterioratesduring
storage,youmay needto havethe carburetor,andotherfuel system
components,servicedor replaced.
1. Removeall fuel fromtank by runningengineuntil it stops.
2. Changethe engineoil.
3. Removesparkplug and pour approximately1 oz. (30 rnl)of clean
engineoil intothe cylinder.Pullthe recoilstarterseveraltimesto
distributetheoil, and reinstallthe sparkplug.
4. Cleandebrisfrom aroundengine,andunder,around,andbehind
muffler.Applya lightfilmof oilon anyareasthat are susceptible
to rust.
• Storein a clean,dry andwellventilatedareaawayfromanyap-
pliancethat operateswith a flame or pilotlight, such as a furnace,
waterheater,or clothesdryer.Avoidany areawitha spark
producingelectricmotor,or wherepowertools are operated.
Neverstoresnowthrowerwithfuel intank indoorsor inpoorlyventi-
latedareas,wherefuel fumesmay reachan openflame,sparkor pilol
lightas ona furnace,waterheater,clothesdryer orgas appliance.
• If possible,avoidstorageareaswithhighhumidity.
• Keepthe enginelevelin storage.Tiltingcan causefuel oroil
leakage.
PREPARING SNOW THROWER
Whenstoringthe snowthrowerin anunventilatedormetalstor-
age shed,careshouldbetakento rustprooftheequipment.Using
a light oil or silicone,coattheequipment,especiallyanychains,
springs,bearingsand cables.
• Removealldirt fromexteriorof engineandequipment.
• Followlubricationrecommendations.
• Storeequipmentin a clean,dry area.
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