Sears 536.9183 Snow Blower User Manual


 
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3. The transmission has been factory fubricated for life. If,
for some reason, lubricant should leak out, have
transmission checked by a competent repairman.
ENGINE SERVICE
Unless the operator is fully qualified to make engine
adjustments and repairs, it is recommended that such work
be done by technicians trained to work on snow thrower type
gasoline engines.
The Engine Repair Parts section of this manual contains a
list of engine rep{acement parts and illustrations to assist the
trained technicians in making repairs and ordering proper
replacement parts.
The snow thrower should be immediately prepared for
storage at the end of the season or if the unit is to be un-used
for 30 days or more.
ENGINE STORAGE
DANGER
Never store engine with fuel in tank indoors or in
enclosed, poorly ventilated enclosures, where fuel
fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light
as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer, etc.
Gasoline, if permitted to stand un-used for extended
periods (30 days or more), may develop gummy deposits
which can adversely affect the engine carburetor and
cause engine malfunction, To avoid this condition,
proceed as follows:
DANGER
Handle gasoline carefully, It is highly flammable and
careless use could result in serious fire damage to
your person and/or property.
DANGER
Drain fuel into approved container outdoors, away
from open flame.
2. Run engine until fuel tank is empty and engine stops
due to lack of fuel,
3, Remove spark plug and pour one (1) ounce of engine oil
through spark plug hole into cylinder. Crank engine several
times to distribute oil. Replace spark plug.
4. Store unit in wheel down, operating position. If unit is
stored in any other position, oil from crankcase could enter
cylinder head, causing a service problem.
5. When storing unit at the end of the snow blowing
season, service REWIND STARTER as follows:
A. Remove rewind starter from engine and brush away
accumulation of dirt and debris from starter pawl
and pawl post (figure 21).
B. Apply a few drops of engine oil to each pawl post and
rotate starter a few times.
C, Reinstall starter on engine. Be sure the four starter
retaining nuts are tightened securely.
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UNIT STORAGE
1. Clean the unit thoroughly; remove all debris and wipe
the unit dry.
2. Inspect ti_e snow thrower for worn or damaged parts,
tighten all loose hardware.
3. Oil all points described in paragraph Lubrication.
4. Store the snow thrower in a protected area and cover
the unit for additional protection.
A yearly checkup or tuneup by the SEARS Service
Department is a good way of insuring that your snow
thrower will provide maximum performance for the next
season.
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