Snapper IR5003B - Manual (Page 10)

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Section 3 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR
3.6 OFF SEASON STORAGE
Thoroughly clean all external surfaces and tines before
storing the Tiller. The Tiller may be stored on end,
however, the following steps must be taken:
1. Drain gasoline from fuel system and drain the engine
crankcase oil (refer to engine manual for details).
2. After standing the Tiller on end, check the plugs in the
chain case for leakage. After extended period, some
grease may seep thru upper bearing races.
3. Remove both wheels and grease wheel shafts.
Reinstall wheels. Remove both tines and grease tine
shafts. Reinstall tines. Grease these shafts when tiller
is stored for long periods of time to prevent rust
buildup. Rust buildup will cause wheels and tines
difficult to remove.
4. At the start of the new season, replenish engine
crank-case oil and add gasoline to the fuel tank after
returning the Tiller to its wheels.
5. Before starting, move the ENGINE CONTROL to
STOP and pull rope starter slowly several times. If
excessive resistance is felt, remove the spark plug
and pull rope starter rapidly to spin the engine and
clear oil from the cylinder. Clean and reinstall spark
plug before attempting to start the engine.