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Off-Season Storage
If the snow thrower will not be used for 30 days or longer,
the equipment needs to be stored properly. Follow storage
instructions below to ensure top performance from the snow
thrower for many more years.
Short-Term Storage
It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential
fuel system parts of the engine such as the carburetor, fuel filter,
prevent this, treat the fuel system using a fuel stabilizer.
Fuel stabilizer (such as STA-BIL™ or ULTRA-FRESH™) is an
acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum
deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank
or storage container. Always follow mix ratio found on stabilizer
to allow it to reach the carburetor.
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.
Long-Term Storage
Engines stored over 30 days need to be drained of fuel to
prevent deterioration and gum from forming in fuel system
or on essential carburetor parts. If the gasoline in your engine
deteriorates during storage, you may need to have the
carburetor, and other fuel system components, serviced or
replaced.
Remove all of the fuel from the fuel tank by running the
engine until the fuel tank is empty and it stops due to lack
of fuel. Do not attempt to pour fuel from the engine.
2. Change the engine oil as instructed in the Maintenance
snow thrower.
3.
clean engine oil through the spark plug hole and into the
cylinder. Cover spark plug hole with a rag and crank the
engine several times to distribute the oil. Replace spark
plug.
WARNING! Never use engine or carburetor
cleaning products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
Clean debris from around engine, and under, around, and behind
muffler. Apply a light film of oil on any areas that are susceptible
to rust.
Store in a clean, dry and well ventilated area away from any
appliance that operates with a flame or pilot light, such as a
furnace, water heater, or clothes dryer. Avoid any area with
a spark producing electric motor, or where power tools are
operated.
If possible, avoid storage areas with high humidity.
Keep the engine level in storage. Tilting can cause fuel or
oil leakage.
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