Off Season
Storage
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IMPORTANT
Refer to your Massimo
Owner’s Manual for any
information relating to
the use of your snow
blower. These
instructions are for
assembly of your new
accessory to futher
enhance your snow
blower experience.
Specifications subject
to change without
notice or obligation
Preparing Engine
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.
NOTE
: 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 storage.
CAUTION
: Alcohol blended fuels(called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol)can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation
acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an
engine while in storage.
To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before
storage for 30 days or longer, Follow these instructions to prepare your
snow thrower for storage:
WARNING: Drain fuel into an approved container outdoors,
away from any open flame. Be certain engine is cool. Do
not smoke. Fuel left in engine during warm weather
deteriorates and will cause serious starting problems.
1. Remove ALL gasoline from the carburetor and the fuel tank to prevent
gum deposits from forming on these parts and harming the engine.
2. Run the engine until the fuel tank is empty and it stops due to lack of
fuel.
3. Drain carburetor by pressing upward on bowl drain, located below the
carburetor cover.
4. Remove the spark plug and pour one ounce of engine oil through the
spark hole into the cylinder. Cover spark plug hole with a rag and crank
the engine several times to distribute the oil. Replace spark plug.
Preparing Snow Thrower
1. When storing the snow thrower in an unventilated or metal storage
shed, care should be taken to rustproof the equipment, using a light oil or
silicone,coat the equipment, especially any chains, springs, bearings and
cables.
2. Remove all dirt from exterior of engine and equipment.
3. Follow lubrication recommendations in the Maintenance section of
this manual.
4. Store equipment in a clean dry area.
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