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THROWER INDOORS OR IN AN EN-
A CAUTION: NEVERSTOREYOURSNOW
CLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED AREA
IF GASOLINE REMAINS IN THE TANK. FUMES
MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAME, SPARK OR PI-
LOT LIGHT FROM A FURNACE, WATER HEATER,
CLOTHES DRYER, CIGARETTE, ETC.
BOWL CARBURETOR
DRAINBOWL
To prevent engine damage ( if snow thrower is not used
for more than 30 days) follow the steps below
..........FIGo 42
ENGINE STORAGE
Gasoline must be removed or treated to prevent gum deposits from forming in the tank, filter, hose, and carburetor during storage. Also during storage, al- cohol blended gasoline that uses ethanol or metha- nol (sometimes called gasohol) attracts water. It acts on the gasoline to form acids which damage the
engine.
oTo remove gasoline, run the engine until the tank is empty and the engine stops., Then drain remaining gasoline from carburetor by pressing upward on bowl drain located on the bottom of carburetor (See
Figure 42)r
If you do not want to remove gasoline, a fuel stabilizer (such as Craftsman Fuel Stabilizer No. 33500) may be added to any gasoline left in the tank to minimize gum deposits and acids if the tank is almost empty, mix stablitizer with fresh gasoline in a separate container and add some to the tank.r
ALWAYS FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS ON STABI- LIZER CONTAINER. THEN RUN ENGINE AT LEAST '10MINUTES AFTER STABILIZER IS ADDED TO ALLOW MIXTURE TO REACH CAR- BURETOR, STORE SNOWTH ROWER IN A SAFE PLACE. SEE WARNING ABOVE.
You can keep your engine in good operating condi- tion during storage by:
o Changing oil.
®Lubricating the piston/cylinder area_ This can be done by first removing the spark plug and squirting clean engine oil into the spark plug hole Then cover the spark plug hole with a rag to absorb oil spray Next, rotate the engine by pulling the starter two or three times, Finally, reinstall spark plug and attach spark plug wire,
SNOW THROWER STORAGE
eThoroughly clean the snow thrower_
®Lubricate all lubrication points (see the Mainte- nance section on pages
®Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely fastened Inspect all visible moving parts for dam- age, breakage and wear. Replace if necessary_
®Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand lightly before painting.
oCover the bare metal parts of the blower housing auger and the impeller with rust preventative, such as sprayable lubricant
NOTE: A yearly checkup or tuneup by a SEARS Service Center is a good way to insure that your snow thrower will provide maximum performance for the next season.
OTHER
oIf possible, store your snow thrower indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt
®if the machine must be stored outdoors, block up the snow thrower to be sure the entire machine is off the
ground.
Cover the snow thrower with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture, Do not use
plastic.
IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER SNOW THROWER WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM
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