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If the snowthrowerwill notbe usedfor 30daysor longer,or if it is the endof the snowseasonwhenthe lastpossibilityof snowisgone,the
equipmentneedsto be stored properly.Followstorageinstructionsbelowto ensuretop performancefromthe snow throwerfor many moreyears.
Preparing Engine
Short-Term Storage
It is importantto preventgumdepositsfromforminginessentialfuel
systempartsof the enginesuchas the carburetor,fuel filter,fuel hose,
ortankduringshort-termstorage(15-30days).To preventthis,treat
the fuelsystemusingafuel stabalizer.
Fuelstabilizer(suchas STA-BILTM or ULTRA-FRESHTM) is an accept-
ablealternativein minimizingthe formationof fuelgum depositsduring
storage.Addstabilizerto gasolinein fueltankorstoragecontainer.
Alwaysfollowmixratiofoundonstabilizercontainer.Runengineat
least10minutesafteraddingstabilizerto allowit to reachthe carbure-
tor.
WARNING:Neverstoresnowthrower with fuel in
tank indoorsor inpoorlyventilatedareas, where
fuel fumes may reachan openflame, sparkor pilot
lightas on afurnace, waterheater,clothesdryeror
gas appliance.
Preparing Snow Thrower
,, Whenstoringthe snowthrowerinanunventilatedor metalstorage
shed,careshouldbetakento rustprooftheequipment.Usinga
light oilor silicone,coatthe equipment,especiallyanychains,
springs,bearingsandcables.
,, Removeall dirtfromexteriorof engineand equipment.
,, Followlubricationrecommendations.
,, Storeequipmentina clean,dry area.
CAUTION:Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol
or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture
which leadsto separation and formation of acids
during storage. Acidic gas can damagethe fuel
system of an engine while in storage.
Long-Term Storage
Toavoidengineproblems,thefuel systemshouldbeemptiedbefore
storagefor 30 daysor longer.
,_ WARNING:Fuel left inengineduring warmweather
deteriorates and will causeserious starting prob-
lems.
1. Runthe engineuntilthe fuel tankis emptyandit stops dueto lack
of fuel.Do notattemptto pourfuel fromthe engine.
,_ WARNING:Never use engineor carburetorcleaning
productsinthe fuel tank or permanentdamage may
occur,
2. Removethe sparkplugandpourone (1)ounceof engineoil
throughthe sparkplugholeintothe cylinder.Coversparkplughole
witha ragandcrankthe engineseveraltimesto distributethe oil.
Replacespark plug.
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