Craftsman 486.248531 Owner's Manual page 18

STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS
• Lower the snow thrower to the ground.
• Remove the snow thrower from the tractor.
• Clean the snow thrower thoroughly. Wash off any
salt which may have dried on the thrower
and
• Anybare metal that has become exposed should
be painted or coated with a light oil to prevent rust.
• Store in a dry place.
REMOVING THE SPIRAL AUGER HOUSING
• Lower the snow thrower to the ground.
• Remove the attachment pin. See figure 21 on page
11.
• Lockthe snow thrower's lift handle in the down
position to decrease belt tension.
• Release