Finn A2548-001, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE (CONTINUED)
WINTER SHUTDOWN AND STORAGE
1. Blow all material out of machine, turn engine OFF, set battery box disconnect to "OFF"
and lockout switch for safety.
2. Remove the inlet elbow to the blower air chamber, and coat internals of impeller cylinder
with a rust inhibitor, such as WD-40
®
. Reconnect piping to prevent foreign debris from
entering blower chamber. Rotate the drive shaft three or four revolutions. Repeat this
process every month or as conditions may require.
3. Store machine inside if possible. If machine is being stored outside, protect machine from
the elements as best as possible.
If the machine is stored outside, do not allow water to accumulate or
ice to form in the airlock or discharge pan. A buildup of rust on the
rotor vanes can lock up an airlock, and ice expansion can damage the airlock discharge.