Spark Plug Maintenance
TIMELINE: Every 100 hours or as needed.
The spark plug is important for proper engine operation. A good spark plug should be intact, free of deposits, and properly gapped. To inspect your spark plug:
1.Pull on the spark plug cap to remove it.
2.Unscrew the spark plug from the engine using the spark plug wrench included with this product (see figure 20).
3.Visually inspect the spark plug. If it is cracked or chipped, discard and replace with a new spark plug. Measure the plug gap with a gauge (see figure 21). The gap should be
4.If you are
5.Screw the spark plug back into its place on the engine using the spark plug wrench. Replace the spark plug cap.
Figure 20- Removing | the spark | plug | Figure 21- Measuring | the spark plug gap | |
Emptying | the Gas | Tank |
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TIMELINE: | Before | storing | the snow thrower | for extended periods | of time. |
To drain the snow thrower engine of gas:
1.Make sure the engine is turned off.
2.Place a gas safe container under the carburetor (see the "Snow Thrower Parts Diagram" to reference this part).
3.Move the fuel valve lever to the "on" position.
4.Unscrew the outward facing bolt from the bottom of the carburetor (see figure 22). Gas should start to empty from this point.
5.Catch the emptying gas in the gas safe container until all the gas has drained.
6.Turn the fuel valve to the "off' position.
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