Off-Season Storage; Engine Maintenance - Briggs & Stratton 1696563 Manual Del Operador

Off-Season Storage

If the unit will be stored for 30 days or more at the end of the
season, the following steps are recommended to prepare
it for storage. Always refer to the operator's manual for
important details if the unit is to be stored for an extended
period.
Please refer to the engine operator's manual for engine
storage information.
NOTE: Fuel must be removed or treated to prevent
gum deposits from forming in the tank, filter, hose, and
carburetor during storage.
WARNING
Fire and explosion hazard
Gasoline is highly flammable and its vapors are
explosive. Fumes may travel to a distant ignition source
and an explosion and/or fire may result.
Handle gasoline carefully. Never store the unit, with fuel
in the tank, indoors or in a poorly ventilated enclosure
where fuel fumes could reach an open flame, spark, pilot
light, such as a furnace, water heater, or clothes dryer.
• Thoroughly clean the unit.
• Lubricate all lubrication points (see Maintenance
section).
• Make sure all nuts, bolts, and screws are securely
fastened. Inspect all visible moving parts for damage,
breakage, and wear. Replace if necessary.
• Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand
lightly before painting.
• Cover the bare metal parts of the snowthrower housing
auger, and the impeller with rust preventative.
• If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to give
protection from dust and dirt.
• If the machine must be stored outdoors, cover with a
heavy tarpaulin.
To Return to Service:
• Fill the fuel tank with a fresh fuel.
• Make sure all fasteners are tight.
• Make sure all guards, shields, and covers are in place.
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Maintenance
Before Operating the Snowthrower
Before Each Use
• Check engine oil level
• Perform Safety System Test
Every 8 Hours or Daily
• Check engine oil level
Every 25 Hours or Annually
• Lubricate control lever linkages
• Lubricate the auger assembly
• Lubricate the discharge chute rotation gear and
deflector
• Lubricate the hex shaft with 5w-30 synthetic motor oil,
and chains with grease
• Lubricate the disc drive system (if equipped)
Every 50 Hours or Annually
• Check muffler and spark arrester (if equipped)
• Check tire pressure

Engine Maintenance

For engine maintenance schedules and procedures, please
refer to the engine operator's manual.
Control Lever Linkage Lubrication
WARNING
Amputation hazard
It is critical for safe operation of the unit that the controls
disengage when released. Under no circumstances
should the unit be used if the controls do not function
properly. See Safety Systems Tests to confirm correct
operation.
Lubricate the unit at the locations show in Figure 12. Where
an oil can is pictured, lubricate with engine oil. Where a
grease gun is pictured, lubricate with lithium grease.