Storage - Ariens Sno-Tek 20R Owner's/Operator's Manual

NOTE: To make belt removal easier, slowly
pull the recoil starter while pushing the
traction drive belt off the engine pulley.
Position the traction drive belt on the
engine sheave like this when removing
and installing it.
Figure 24
4. Remove and discard traction drive belt
from the unit.
5. Place new traction drive belt on engine
pulley between the engine and pulley
groove as shown in Figure 24.
6. Place new traction drive belt on
transmission pulley.
7. Push the new traction drive belt onto the
groove in the engine pulley.
NOTE: Slowly pull the recoil starter while
pushing the traction drive belt onto the engine
pulley. Make sure the belt seats properly in
the grooves of the transmission and engine
pulleys.
8. Replace attachment drive belt (See
Replace Attachment Drive Belt on
page 21).
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand the entire Safety
section before proceeding.
SHORT TERM
IMPORTANT: NEVER spray unit with high
pressure water or store unit outdoors.
Run with attachment clutch engaged a few
minutes after each use to free unit of any
loose or melting snow.
Close fuel shut-off valve.
Inspect unit for visible signs of wear,
breakage or damage.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws properly
tightened and know unit is in safe working
condition.
Store unit in a cool, dry protected area.
LONG TERM
Clean unit thoroughly with mild soap and low
pressure water and lubricate (see
Maintenance). Touch up all scratched painted
surfaces.
Remove weight from wheels by putting
blocks under frame or axle.
FUEL SYSTEM
Gasoline left in the fuel system for extended
periods without a stabilizer will deteriorate,
resulting in gum deposits in the system.
These deposits can damage the carburetor
and the fuel hoses, filter and tank. Prevent
deposits from forming in the fuel system
during storage by adding a quality fuel
stabilizer to the fuel. Follow the
recommended mix ratio found on the fuel
stabilizer container.
To treat the fuel system for storage:
1. Add fuel stabilizer according to
manufacturer's instructions.
2. Run engine for at least 10 minutes after
adding stabilizer to allow it to reach the
carburetor.
NEVER store the engine with fuel in the fuel
tank inside of a building with potential
sources of ignition.
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STORAGE