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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.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer (such as STA-BIL) is an accept-
able alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum 
deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel 
tank or storage container. Always follow mix ratio found 
on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10 minutes 
after adding stabilizer to allow it to reach the carburetor. 
Do not drain carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
4.  Remove the spark plug and pour one (1) ounce 
of engine oil through the spark plug hole into the 
cylinder. Cover spark plug hole with a rag and crank 
the engine several times to distribute the oil. Replace 
spark plug.
NOTE: Refer to the engine manual for more information 
on preparing the snow thrower engine for storage.
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 on page 12.
4.  Store equipment in a clean, dry area.
If the snow thrower will not be used for 30 days or 
longer, or if it is the end of the snow season when the 
last possibility of snow is gone, the equipment needs to 
be stored properly. Follow storage instructions below to 
ensure top performance from the snow thrower for many 
more years.
Preparing Engine
NOTE: Refer to the engine manual for more detailed 
information on preparing the snow thrower engine for 
storage.
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.
CAUTIONAlcohol 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.
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.  See Figure 14.
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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
Carburetor
Bowl Drain
 Figure 14