Off-Season Storage

If the snow thrower will not be used for 30 days or longer, the equipment needs to be stored properly. Follow storage instructions below to ensure top performance from the snow thrower for many more years.

Short-Term Storage

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 short-term storage (15-30 days). To prevent this, treat the fuel system using a fuel stabilizer.

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.

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.

Long-Term Storage

Engines stored over 30 days need to be drained of fuel to prevent deterioration and gum from forming in fuel system or on essential carburetor parts. If the gasoline in your engine deteriorates during storage, you may need to have the carburetor, and other fuel system components, serviced or replaced.

1.Remove all of the fuel from the fuel tank by running the engine until the fuel tank is empty and it stops due to lack of fuel. Do not attempt to pour fuel from the engine.

2.Change the engine oil as instructed in the Maintenance section of the Engine Operator’s Manual included with the snow thrower.

3.Remove the spark plug and pour one (1) ounce (30 ml) of clean engine oil through the spark plug hole and into the cylinder. Cover spark plug hole with a rag and crank the engine several times to distribute the oil. Replace spark plug.

WARNING! Never use engine or carburetor cleaning products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

Clean debris from around engine, and under, around, and behind muffler. Apply a light film of oil on any areas that are susceptible to rust.

•Store in a clean, dry and well ventilated area away from any appliance that operates with a flame or pilot light, such as a furnace, water heater, or clothes dryer. Avoid any area with a spark producing electric motor, or where power tools are operated.

•If possible, avoid storage areas with high humidity.

•Keep the engine level in storage. Tilting can cause fuel or oil leakage.

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