Snapper IR5003B, NIR5003B important safety instructions Adjustments & Repair, Off Season Storage

Section 3 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR

3.6 OFF SEASON STORAGE

Thoroughly clean all external surfaces and tines before storing the Tiller. The Tiller may be stored on end, however, the following steps must be taken:

1.Drain gasoline from fuel system and drain the engine crankcase oil (refer to engine manual for details).

2.After standing the Tiller on end, check the plugs in the chain case for leakage. After extended period, some grease may seep thru upper bearing races.

3.Remove both wheels and grease wheel shafts. Reinstall wheels. Remove both tines and grease tine shafts. Reinstall tines. Grease these shafts when tiller is stored for long periods of time to prevent rust buildup. Rust buildup will cause wheels and tines difficult to remove.

4.At the start of the new season, replenish engine crank-case oil and add gasoline to the fuel tank after returning the Tiller to its wheels.

5.Before starting, move the ENGINE CONTROL to STOP and pull rope starter slowly several times. If excessive resistance is felt, remove the spark plug and pull rope starter rapidly to spin the engine and clear oil from the cylinder. Clean and reinstall spark plug before attempting to start the engine.

10