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STORAG
CAUTION: NEVER STOREYOUR SNOW
THROWER INDOORS OR IN AN EN-
CLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED AREA
IF GASOLINE REMAINS IN THE TANK.
FUMES MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAME,
SPARK OR PILOT LIGHT FROM A FUR-
NACE, WATER HEATER, CLOTHES
DRYER, CIGARETTE, ETC.
To preventenginedamage (Ifsnowthrower isnot used
for more than 30 days) followthe stepsbelow.
SNOW THROWER STORAGE
• Thoroughlyclean the snowthrower.
• Lubdcate all lubricationpoints(See the Customer
Responsibilities section on pages 15-16).
• Be sure that all nuts,boltsand screwsare securely
fastened. Inspect all visible moving parts for dam-
age, breakage and wear. Replace it necessary.
• Touch up all rested or chippedpaintsurfaces; sand
lightlybefore painting.
• Cover the bare metal parts of the blower housing
auger and the impellerwith rustpreventative, such
as a spray lubricant.
NOTE: Ayearlycheckuportune-upbyaSEARS Service
Centeris agoodwayto insurethatyoursnow throwerwill
provide maximum performancefor the next season.
ENGINE STORAGE
Gasollne must be removed or treated toprevent gum
deposits from forming in the tank, filter, hose, and
carburetor during storage. Also during storage, al-
cohol blended gasoline that uses ethanol or metha-
nol (sometimes called gasohol) attracts water. Itacts
on the gasoline to form acids which damage the
engine.
• To remove gasoline, run theengine untilthe tank is
empty and the engine stops. Then drain remaining
gasoline from carburetor by pressing upward on
bowl drain located on the bottom of carburetor (See
FIG. 1).
• Ifyoudonot wanttoremove gasoline,afuel stabilizer
(such as Craftsman Fuel Stabilizer No. 33500)
may be added to any gasoline left in the tank to
minimize gum deposits and acids, tf the tank is
almost empty, mixstabilizerwithfresh gasoline ina
separate container and add some to the tank. AL-
WAYS FOLLOW INSTRUCTION SON STABIMZER
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.
CARBURETOR
DRAIN BOWL
FIG. 1
You can keep your engine in good operating condi-
tion during storage by:
• Changingoil(See page 16).
• Lubricating the piston/cylinder area. This can be
donebyfirst removingthe sparkplug and squirting a
fewdropsofclean engine oilintothesparkplughole.
Then coverthe spark plug holewith a rag toabsorb
oilspray.Next, rotatetheenginebypullingthe starter
rope tully out two or three times. Finally, reinstall
spark plug and attach spark plug wire.
OTHER
• Ifpossible, storeyour snow thrower indoorswithgas
removed and cover ittogive protection from dust and
dirt.
IMPORTANT:
Ifthemachine mustbe stored outdoors,block upthe
snow thrower to be sure the entire machine isoff the
ground.
Cover the snow thrower with a suitable protective
cover that does not retain moisture. Do not use
plastic or vinyl.
NEVER COVER SNOW THROWER
WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST
AREAS ARE STILL WARM.
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