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Observethe following,when preparingyoursnowthrower
for off-seasonstorage:
*
Drainfuel intoan approvedcontaineroutdoors,away
from any openflame.Allowengineto cool. Extinguish
cigarettes,cigars,pipesand othersourcesof ignition
prior to drainingfuel. Fuelleft in engineduring warm
weatherdeteriorates and willcause seriousstarting
problems.
*
If unit is to be storedover30 days,preparefor storage
as instructedin the separateengine manualpacked
with your unit.
*
Runengineuntilfuel tank is emptyand enginestops
due to lackof fuel.
*
Removegasolinefrom carburetorand fueltank to
preventgumdepositsfrom formingon these parts and
causingpossiblemalfunctionof engine.
*
Draincarburetorby pressingupwardon bowldrain,
locatedbelowthe carburetorcover.
*
Fuelstabilizers,suchas STA-BIL®, a re an acceptable
alternativein minimizingthe formationof fuel gum
depositsduringstorage.Do notdrain carburetorif
usinga fuel stabilizer.
* Wipeequipmentwith an oiled rag to preventrust.
*
Removespark plugand pourone ounceof engineoil
throughsparkplug hole intocylinder.Coverspark plug
hole with rag.Crankengineseveraltimesto distribute
oil. Replacesparkplug.
*
Followthe lubricationrecommendations foundin the
Maintenance Section.
* Alwaysstorethe snowthrowerin a clean, dry area.
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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.
Drain fuel into an
approved container
outdoors, away from
any open flame. Be
certain engine is
cool. Do not smoke.
Fuel left in engine
during warm weather
deteriorates and wiii
cause serious
starting problems.
Do not drain
carburetor if
using fuel stabilizer.
Never use engine or
carburetor cleaning
products in the fuel
tank or permanent
damage may occur.
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