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14
Off-Season Storage
At the end of the season, or when the unit is in storage for
more than 30 days, complete the steps that follow.
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and its vapors are explosive.
Fumes can move to a distant ignition source and an
explosion and/or fire can result.
• If fuel is in the tank, do not keep the unit indoors or
in poorly ventilated areas where fumes could reach
sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition
sources.
Snowthrower
• Clean the unit. Make sure that all nuts, bolts, and screws
are tightened.
• Examine visible moving parts for damage, breakage,
and wear. Replace if necessary.
• Lubricate the control lever linkages, chute and
deflector, auger assembly, and drive wheel axles.
SeeMaintenance and Adjustments.
• For rusted or chipped paint surfaces, sand lightly and
apply touch-up paint.
• For unpainted or bare metal surfaces, apply a rust
preventative product.
• Keep the unit indoors and cover it. If kept outdoors,
cover it with a heavy tarpaulin.
Return the unit to Service
• Contact an Authorized Service Dealer for annual
maintenance tasks. SeeMaintenance Schedule.
• Inspect engine oil level and add oil, if necessary.
• Fill the fuel tank with clean fuel.
• Check tire pressures.
• Make sure that all guards, shields, and covers are
attached.
• Make sure that all fasteners are tightened.
• Inspect the auger and impeller control, and the traction
drive control.
Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Solution
The auger does not stop when the auger control is
released.
The control cable requires adjustment. SeeAdjust the Auger Control Cable.
The auger does not turn when the auger control is
engaged.
The control cable requires adjustment. SeeAdjust the Auger Control Cable.
The ignition key is set to the OFF position or the
PUSH/PULL key is not in the key slot.
Turn the ignition key to the ON position or put the
PUSH/PULL key into the key slot.
The primer button was not pushed 2-times before
the starter rope was pulled.
Push the primer button 2-times before you pull the
starter rope.
The fuel tank is empty. Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel.
The choke is open. Turn the choke to the CLOSED position before you
pull the starter rope.
The engine is flooded. Turn the choke to open position. Pull the starter
rope several times until the engine starts.
The engine does not start.
Water is in the fuel or if the fuel is used. Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel.
The chute rotation or deflector adjustment does not
work.
The chute or deflector is frozen. Keep the snowthrower in a warm area until the
snow or ice melts.
Incorrect oil Change oil to lighter viscosity.The engine is hard to start or operates poorly.
The choke control is set incorrectly. As the engine warms, gradually open the choke
control.
Too much vibration. Loose or damaged parts Stopthe snowthrower immediately. Contact an
Authorized Service Dealer.
The control cable requires adjustment. SeeAdjust the Auger Control Cable.The snowthrower does not throw snow.
Snow is in the discharge chute. STOP THE ENGINE! Make sure that the auger
STOPS. Use a clean-out tool to remove snow
from the discharge chute. Do not clean a clogged
discharge chute with your hands! SeeCleaning a
Clogged Discharge Chute.
For all other issues, please see an Authorized Service Dealer.
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