Inspecting the Rotor Blades
Service Interval: Yearly
Before each season, inspect the rotor blades for wear. When a rotor blade edge has worn down to the wear indicator hole, have an Authorized Service Dealer replace the rotor blades and the scraper (Figure 22)
Figure 22
1.Wear indicator hole
Storage
Storing the Snowthrower
•Gasoline fumes are highly flammable, explosive, and dangerous if inhaled. If you store the product in an area with an open flame, the gasoline fumes may ignite and cause an explosion.
•Do not store the snowthrower in a house (living area), basement, or any other area where ignition sources may be present, such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, furnaces, and other like appliances.
Important: Do not use the chute handle to lift the snowthrower. This can damage the chute handle.
1.Add a fuel stabilizer/conditioner to the fuel in the fuel tank as directed.
Note: If you use Toro 50:1
2.Run the engine for 5 minutes to distribute the conditioned fuel through the fuel system.
3.Stop the engine and allow it to cool.
4.Use a hand pump to pump the fuel from the fuel tank into an approved fuel container, or run the engine until it stops.
5.Start the engine and run it until it stops.
6.Choke or prime the engine, start it a third time, and run the engine until it will not start.
7.Slowly pull the recoil starter until you feel resistance due to compression pressure, then stop.
8.Release the starter tension gradually by allowing the rope to go back slowly to prevent the engine from reversing due to compression pressure.
9.Dispose of unused fuel properly. Recycle it according to local codes, or use it in your automobile.
Note: Do not store stabilized fuel for more than 90 days.
10.Tighten all loose screws, bolts, and locknuts. Repair or replace any damaged parts.
11.Clean the snowthrower thoroughly.
12.Cover the snowthrower and store it in a clean, dry place out of the reach of children. Allow the engine to cool before storing it in any enclosure.
Folding the Handle
1.Loosen the knobs and pull out the handle bolts.
2.Fold the upper handle forward (Figure 23).
Figure 23
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