Off-Season Storage, Short-Term Storage | Bolens 930 SWE, 933 SWE

Figure 7-11

9.Reposition the friction wheel assembly in the snow thrower frame. Insert the pin from the shift arm assembly into the friction wheel assembly and hold assembly in position. Refer to Figure 7-12.

Figure 7-12

10.Slide the hex shaft through the right side of the frame toward the left side and through the friction wheel assembly.

NOTE: If the sprocket fell from the snow thrower chain while removing the hex shaft, position the hex hub of the sprocket toward the friction wheel and place the sprocket in the chain.

11.After making certain that the chain is on both the large and the small sprocket, align the hex shaft with the hex hub of the small sprocket, and slide the shaft through the sprocket.

12.Slide the spacer onto the end of the hex shaft.

13.Align the bearing on the right end of the hex shaft with the hole in the right side of the frame, then push the hex shaft to the left into position in the frame.

14.Slide the bearing onto the left end of the hex shaft and press into the hole on the left side the frame.

15.Place the belleville washer (rounded side toward head) onto the hex screw removed earlier, and insert the screw into the threaded hole of the hex shaft.

16.Gradually tighten the hex screw to fully seat the bearings in each side of the frame and to secure the hex shaft.

17.Position the frame cover on the bottom of the frame and secure with the self-tapping screws. Pivot the snow thrower down to its normal operating position.

NOTE: If you placed plastic film under the gas cap, be certain to remove it.

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.

NOTE: Refer to the engine manual for more detailed information on preparing the snow thrower engine for storage.

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, fuel hose, or tank during short-term storage (15-30 days). To 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 container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding 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

To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage for 30 days or longer.

1.Run 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.Remove the spark plug and pour one (1) ounce of engine oil through the spark plug hole 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.

Section 7 — Service