Storage, Danger, Engine service – Sears 536.9183 User Manual

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3.

The transmission has been factory lubricated for life. If,

for

some

reason,

lubricant

should

leak

out,

have

transmission checked by a competent repairman.

ENGINE SERVICE

Unless the operator is fully qualified to make engine
adjustments and repairs, it is recommended that such work
be done by technicians trained to work on snow thrower type
gasoline engines.

The Engine Repair Parts section of this manual contains a

list of engine replacement parts and illustrations to assist the

trained technicians in making repairs and ordering proper

replacement parts.

STORAGE

1. Prior to shut down for 30 days or more, and for seasonal

storage, drain gasoline from fuel tank,

DANGER

Drain fuel into approved container outdoors, away
from open flame.____________________________________

2. Run engine until fuel tank is empty and engine stops

due to lack of fuel.

3. Remove spark plug and pour one (1) ounce of engine oil

through spark plug hole into cylinder. Crank engine several
times to distribute oil. Replace spark plug.

4. Store unit in wheel down, operating position. If unit is

stored in any other position, oil from crankcase could enter

cylinder head, causing a service problem.

5.

When storing unit at the end of the snow blowing

season, service REWIND STARTER as follows:

A. Remove rewind starter from engine and brush away

accumulation of dirt and debris from starter pawl
and pawl post (figure 21).

B. Apply a few drops of engine oil to each pawl post and

rotate starter a few times.

C. Reinstall starter on engine. Be sure the four starter

retaining nuts are tightened securely.

The snow thrower should be immediately prepared for
storage at the end of the seasonor if the unit is to be un-used
for 30 days or more.

ENGINE STORAGE

DANGER

Never store engine with fuel in tank indoors or in
enclosed,

poorly

ventilated

enclosures,

where

fuel

fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light

as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer, etc.

Gasoline,

if

permitted

to

stand

un-used

for

extended

periods (30 days or more), may develop gummy deposits
which

can

adversely

affect

the

engine

carburetor

and

cause

engine

malfunction.

To

avoid

this

condition,

proceed as follows;

DANGER

Handle gasoline carefully. It Is highly flammable and
careless use could result in serious fire damage to

your person and/or property.

UNIT STORAGE

1. Clean the unit thoroughly; remove all debris and wipe

the unit dry.

2. Inspect the snow thrower for worn or damaged parts,

tighten all loose hardware.

3. Oil all points described in paragraph Lubrication.

4. Store the snow thrower in a protected area and cover

the unit for additional protection.

A

yearly

checkup

or

tuneup

by

the

SEARS

Service

Department is a good way of insuring that your snow

thrower will provide maximum performance for the next
season.

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