20
Off-Season
Storage
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 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.
Observe the following, when preparing your snow thrower
for off-season storage:
• Drain fuel into an approved container outdoors, away
from any open flame. Allow engine to cool. Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition
prior to draining fuel. Fuel left in engine during warm
weather deteriorates and will cause serious starting
problems.
• If unit is to be stored over 30 days, prepare for storage
as instructed in the separate engine manual packed
with your unit.
• Run engine until fuel tank is empty and engine stops
due to lack of fuel.
• Remove gasoline from carburetor and fuel tank to
prevent gum deposits from forming on these parts and
causing possible malfunction of engine.
• Drain carburetor by pressing upward on bowl drain,
located below the carburetor cover.
• Fuel stabilizers, such as STA-BIL®, are an acceptable
alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum
deposits during storage. Do not drain carburetor if
using a fuel stabilizer.
• 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.
• Always store the snow thrower in a clean, dry area.
Do not drain
carburetor if
using fuel stabilizer.
Never use engine or
carburetor cleaning
products in the fuel
tank or permanent
damage may occur.
