MTD S240 Manuel D’Utilisation

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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.
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.
Do not drain 
carburetor if using 
fuel stabilizer. 
Never use engine or 
carburetor cleaning 
products in the fuel 
tank or permanent 
damage may occur.
WARNING
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. Extin-
guish 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 accept-
able 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.