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7.
Check for correct adjustment before operating the
snow thrower.
Skid Shoe
Refer to page 7 for details.
Chute Control
Once a season or every 25 hours of operation,
whichever is earlier, check whether the chute control
cables have slackened. If the chute does not rotate fully
or its pitch cannot be moved up or down, the chute
control cables will have to be adjusted.
To adjust these cables, proceed as follows:
1.
To tighten cable, loosen the top nut and tighten the
bottom nut on the cable.
2.
Adjust equally on both sides by working on all
cables. See Figure 24.
Figure 24
SECTION 5: OFF-SEASON STORAGE
If your snow thrower is left unused for 30 days or
longer, it needs to be prepared for storage. Proper
storage ensures longer life of the snow thrower.
Preparing For 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 storage.
Fuel left in engine during warm weather deteriorates
and will cause serious starting problems. To avoid such
problems, the fuel system
should be emptied
before
storage for 30 days or longer.
NOTE:
Also experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can
attract moisture which leads to separation and
formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can
damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage.
1.
Remove gasoline from the carburetor and the fuel
tank to prevent gum deposit in the engine.
2.
Run the engine until the fuel tank is empty and it
stops due to lack of fuel.
3.
Remove the spark plug and pour one (1) ounce of
engine oil through the spark plug hole into the
cylinder. Place a rag over the hole. Crank the
engine several times to distribute the oil. Replace
spark plug.
NOTE:
Follow the engine manual to further prepare the
snow thrower engine for storage.
4.
When storing the snow thrower in an unventilated
or metal storage shed, rustproof the equipment.
Using a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment,
especially any chains, springs, bearings and
cables.
5.
Remove all dirt from exterior of engine and
equipment.
6.
Follow lubrication recommendations on page 12.
7.
Store snow thrower in a clean, dry area.
Chute Control Cable
Chute
Control
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.
WARNING: Drain fuel into approved container
outdoors, away from any open flame. Be
certain engine is cool. Do not smoke.
WARNING: Do not drain carburetor if using fuel
stabilizer. Never use engine or carburetor
cleaning products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
