Augers
•The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two shear pins and cotter pins. If the auger should strike a foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower is designed so that the pins may shear.
Refer to Figure 9.
•If the augers will not turn, check to see if the pins have sheared. One set of replacement shear pins has been provided with the snow thrower. When replacing pins, spray an oil lubricant into shaft before inserting new pins.
IMPORTANT: NEVER replace the auger shear pins with anything other than OEM Part
SECTION 7: OFF-SEASON STORAGE
WARNING: Never store the machine or fuel container indoors where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as on a water heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliances.
WARNING: Drain fuel into an approved container outdoors, away from open flame. Allow engine to cool. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition prior to draining fuel. Fuel left in engine for extended period deteriorates and will cause serious starting problems.
If unit is to be stored over 30 days, prepare for storage as follows:
•Remove gasoline from carburetor and fuel tank to prevent gum deposits from forming on these parts and causing possible malfunction of engine.
•Run engine until fuel tank is empty and engine stops due to lack of fuel.
•Drain carburetor by pressing upward on bowl drain, located below the carburetor cover.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizers, such as
•Wipe equipment with an oiled rag to prevent rust.
•Remove spark plug and pour one ounce of engine oil through spark plug hole into cylinder. Cover spark plug hole with rag. Crank engine several times to distribute oil. Replace spark plug.
•Follow the lubrication recommendations found in the Maintenance Section.
•Always store the snow thrower in a clean, dry area. When storing any type of power equipment in an unventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to rust proof the equipment. Using a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially any chains, springs, bearings and cables.
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