MTD 3AA & 3CA warranty Off-Season Storage, Preparing Snow Thrower, Preparing Engine, gas appliance

7	If the snow thrower will not be used for 30 days or
	longer, or if it is the end of the snow season when the
	last possibility of snow is gone, 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 information on preparing the snow thrower engine for storage.

Preparing Snow Thrower

• When storing the snow thrower in an unventilated or

Off-Season

Storage

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.

Drain fuel into an approved container outdoors, away from any open flame. Be certain engine is cool.

Do not smoke. Fuel left in engine during warm weather deteriorates and will cause serious starting problems.

Do not drain carburetor if using fuel stabilizer. Never use engine or carburetor cleaning products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

Preparing Engine

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

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.

NOTE: 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 storage.

CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage.

To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage for 30 days or longer. Follow these instructions to prepare your snow thrower for storage:

WARNING: Drain fuel into an approved container outdoors, away from any open flame. Be certain engine is cool. Do not smoke. Fuel left in engine

during warm weather deteriorates and will cause serious starting problems.

1.Run the engine until the fuel tank is empty and it stops due to lack of fuel.

WARNING: Do not drain carburetor if using fuel stabilizer. Never use engine or carburetor cleaning products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

NOTE: 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. Do not drain carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

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.

metal storage shed, care should be taken to rustproof

the equipment. Using a light oil or silicone, coat the

equipment, especially any chains, springs, bearings

and cables.

• Remove all dirt from exterior of engine and equipment.

• Follow lubrication recommendations.

• Store equipment in a clean, dry area.

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