Off-season Storage
Move the gear shaft to the right and slide the friction
wheel assembly from the shaft. See Figure 19.
Shift Rod
WARNING: Never store the machine or
Assembly
fuel container indoors where there is an
open flame, spark, or pilot light such as on
water heater, furnace, clothes dryer, or
other gas appliance.
Sprocket
Spacer
Pin
WARNING: Drain fuel into an approved
container outdoors, away from an open
flame. Allow engine to cool. Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other
sources of ignition prior to draining fuel.
Fuel left in engine for extended periods
deteriorates and will cause starting
problems.
Friction Wheel
Assembly
Support
Bracket
Shaft
Screws
If unit is to be stored over 30 days, prepare for storage
as follows:
Friction Wheel Rubber
Hub
•
Remove gasoline from carburetor and fuel tank to
prevent gum deposits from forming on these parts
and causing possible malfunction of engine.
Run engine until fuel tank is empty and engine
stops due to lack of fuel.
•
•
Drain carburetor by pressing upward on bowl drain,
located below the carburetor cover.
Friction Wheel
Plates
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in
minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during
storage. Do not drain carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
Figure 19
•
•
•
Remove the four screws from the friction wheel
assembly. See Figure 19.
Remove the friction wheel rubber from between the
friction wheel plates.
Reassemble new friction wheel rubber to the
friction wheel plates and hub, tightening the four
screws in rotation and with equal force.
Position the friction wheel assembly up onto the pin
of the shift rod assembly, and slide the shaft
through the assembly. Reassemble in reverse
order.
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•
Wipe equipment with an oiled rag to prevent rust.
Remove spark plug and pour one ounce of engine
oil through spark plug hole into cylinder. Cover
spark plug hole with rag. Crank engine several
times to distribute oil. Replace spark plug.
Follow the lubrication recommendations found in
the Maintenance Section.
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•
•
Always store the snow thrower in a clean, dry area.
NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in
an unventilated or metal storage shed, care should be
taken to rust proof the equipment. Using a light oil or
silicone, coat the equipment, especially any chains,
springs, bearings and cables.
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