NOTE: Fuel must be removed or treated to prevent gum deposits from forming in the tank, filter, hose, and carburetor during storage.
WARNING 
Gasoline is highly flammable and its vapors are explosive. Fumes may travel to a distant ignition source and an explosion and/or fire may result.
Handle gasoline carefully. Never store the unit, with fuel in the tank, indoors or in a poorly ventilated enclosure where fuel fumes could reach an open flame, spark, pilot light, such as a furnace, water heater, or clothes dryer.
• Thoroughly clean the unit.
• Lubricate all lubrication points (see Maintenance section).
• Make sure all nuts, bolts, and screws are securely fastened.
| Inspect all visible moving parts for damage, breakage, and | |
| wear. Replace if necessary. |
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• Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand lightly | ||
| before painting. |
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• | Cover the bare metal parts of the snowthrower housing | |
| auger, and the impeller with rust preventative. | |
• If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to give | ||
| protection from dust and dirt. |
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• | If the machine must be stored outdoors, cover wi h a heavyfor | |
| tarpaulin. | Not |
| To Return to Service: | ||
• Fill the fuel tank with a fresh fuel. | ||
• | Make sure all fasteners are tight. | |
• | Make sure all guards, shields, and covers are in lace. | |
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