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If your snow thrower is left unused for 30 days or longer,
it needs to be prepared for storage. Also, at the end of
the snow season, you should follow the same set of
instructions and store the snow thrower properly for the
off-season. Proper storage ensures longer life of the
snow thrower.
Preparing For Storage
WARNING:
Never store snow thrower with
fuel in tank indoors or in poorly ventilated
areas, where fuel fumes may reach an open
flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water
heater, clothes dryer or gas appliance.
WARNING:
Drain fuel into approved
container outdoors, away from any open flame.
Be certain engine is cool. Do not smoke.
WARNING:
Do not drain carburetor if using
fuel stabilizer. Never use engine or carburetor
cleaning products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in
essential fuel system parts of the engine such as the
carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose or tank during storage.
Fuel left in engine during warm weather deteriorates
and will cause serious starting problems. To avoid such
problems, the fuel system should be emptied before
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storage for 30 days or longer.
NOTE: Also experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can
attract moisture which leads to separation and
formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can
damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage.
1. Remove gasoline from the carburetor and the fuel
tank to prevent gum deposit in the engine.
2. Run the engine until the fuel tank is empty and it
stops due to lack of fuel.
3. Remove the spark plug and pour one (1) ounce of
engine oil through the spark plug hole into the
cylinder. Place a rag over the hole. Crank the
engine several times to distribute the oil. Replace
spark plug.
NOTE: Follow the engine manual to further prepare the
snowthrower engine for storage.
4. When storing the snow thrower in an unventilated or
metal storage shed, rustproof the equipment. Using
a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially
any chains, springs, bearings and cables.
5. Remove all dirt from exterior of engine and
equipment.
6. Follow lubrication recommendations on page 14.
7. Store snowthrower in a clean, dry area.
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