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Remove the six screws from the friction wheel
assembly (three from each side). See Figure 30.
Screws
Friction Wheel Rubber
Friction Wheel
Plates
Figure 30
SECTION 9: OFF-SEASON STORAGE
WARNING:
fuel container indoors where there is an open
flame, spark or pilot light such as on a water
heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas
appliances.
If unit is to be stored over 30 days, prepare for storage
as follows:
•
Remove gasoline from carburetor and fuel tank to
prevent gum deposits from forming on these parts
and causing possible malfunction of engine.
•
Run engine until fuel tank is empty and engine
stops due to lack of fuel.
•
Drain carburetor by pressing upward on bowl drain,
located below the carburetor cover.
WARNING:
container outdoors, away from open flame.
Allow engine to cool. Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition
prior to draining fuel. Fuel left in engine for
extended period deteriorates and will cause
serious starting problems.
Hub
Screws
Never store the machine or
Drain fuel into an approved
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Remove the friction wheel rubber from between the
friction wheel plate.
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Reassemble new friction wheel rubber to the
friction wheel assembly, tightening the six screws in
rotation and with equal force. See Figure 30.
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Slide friction wheel assembly back onto the gear
shaft. Be sure to align the pin on the shift rod with
hole in the friction wheel assembly. See Figure 27.
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Reassemble gear shaft and the wheels. Reattach
the frame cover. Flip snow thrower back to its
operating position and remove any plastic from
under the machine or around the gas cap if you had
put it earlier.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in
minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during
storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or
storage container. Always follow mix ratio found on
stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10 minutes
after adding stabilizer to allow it to reach carburetor. Do
not drain carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
•
Remove all dirt from exterior of engine and
equipment.
•
Remove spark plug and pour one ounce of engine
oil through spark plug hole into cylinder. Cover
spark plug hole with rag. Crank engine several
times to distribute oil. Replace spark plug.
•
Follow lubrication recommendations on page 15.
NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in
an unventilated or metal storage shed, care should be
taken to rust proof the equipment. Using a light oil or
silicone, coat the equipment, especially any chains,
springs, bearings and cables.
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