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Draining the Fuel Tank and Carburetor
1. Place an approved gasoline drain pan below the carburetor drain
tube, and use a funnel to avoid spilling fuel. Turn the fuel valve to
the ON position.
2. Locate the carburetor drain screw in the access hole on the left
rear side.
It helps to hold a flashlight
under the snow thrower
between the shroud and
engine, shining towards the
carburetor bowl.
3. Use a long, flat-tip screwdriver
to loosen without removing
the drain screw until fuel starts
to drain.
Tip the snow thrower back on
the rear support to help drain
all the fuel from the tank.
Drain until the fuel tank is
empty, and then tighten the
drain screw.
Lubrication
Apply a small amount of grease to the following parts for lubrication
and rust prevention.
Cleaning
Rinse the auger housing and wheels with a garden hose. Wipe the
rest of the snow thrower with a moist rag.
Storage Location
If your snow thrower will be stored with gasoline in the fuel tank and
carburetor, it is important to reduce the hazard of gasoline vapor
ignition. Select a well-ventilated dry storage area away from any
appliance that operates with a flame, such as a furnace, water heater,
or clothes dryer. Also avoid any area with a spark-producing electric
motor, or where power tools are operated.
Make sure the fuel valve is in the OFF position to reduce the
possibility of fuel leakage.
Place the snow thrower on a level surface. Tilting can cause fuel or oil
leakage.
With the engine and exhaust system cool, cover the snow thrower to
keep out dust. A hot engine and exhaust system can ignite or melt
some materials. Do not use sheet plastic as a dust cover. A
nonporous cover will trap moisture around the snow thrower,
promoting rust and corrosion.
Removing From Storage
Check your snow thrower as described in BEFORE OPERATION
(page 5).
If the cylinder was coated with oil during storage preparation, the
engine may smoke briefly at startup.
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel.
• Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks, and flames away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
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TENSION BOLTS
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