Off-Season Storage - Briggs & Stratton 1696617-03 Manual Del Operario

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Replacing the Impeller Shear Bolts
DANGER
The snowthrower contains a rotating auger and impeller that
throws snow. Fingers or feet can quickly become caught in
the auger or impeller resulting in traumatic amputation or
severe laceration.
• STOP the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove the engine key before maintenance or repairs.
1. STOP the engine. Remove the engine key.
2. Remove the existing shear bolts (A, Figure 26) and
locknuts (C) from the impeller shaft (B).
3. Align the bolt holes. Install the new shear bolts through
the auger shaft. Tighten with the locknuts.
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Checking Tire Pressure
WARNING
Explosion hazard
Over-inflation of tires can cause them to explode, which
could result in serious injury.
Do not inflate the tires above the maximum pressure.
Tire pressure should be checked periodically. Recommended
tire pressure varies by tire manufacturer. A good rule of
thumb is to inflate the tire up to, but not exceeding, the "Max
Inflation" stamped on the side-wall of the tire.
Storage
Storage - Fuel System
Fuel can become stale when kept in a storage container
for more than 30 days. Each time you fill the container with
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fuel, add STA-BIL 360° PROTECTION™fuel stabilizer to
the fuel as specified by the manufacturer's instructions. This
keeps fuel fresh and decreases fuel-related problems or
contamination in the fuel system.
It is not necessary to drain fuel from the engine when STA-
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BIL 360° PROTECTION™fuel stabilizer is added as
instructed. Before storage, turn the engine ON for 2 minutes
to move the fuel and stabilizer through the fuel system.

Off-Season Storage

At the end of the season, or when the unit is in storage for
more than 30 days, complete the steps that follow.
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and its vapors are explosive.
Fumes can move to a distant ignition source and an
explosion and/or fire can result.
• If fuel is in the tank, do not keep the unit indoors or
in poorly ventilated areas where fumes could reach
sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition
sources.
Snowthrower
• Clean the unit. Make sure that all nuts, bolts, and screws
are tightened.
• Examine visible moving parts for damage, breakage,
and wear. Replace if necessary.
• Lubricate the control lever linkages, chute and
deflector, auger assembly, and drive wheel axles.
See Maintenance and Adjustments.
• For rusted or chipped paint surfaces, sand lightly and
apply touch-up paint.
• For unpainted or bare metal surfaces, apply a rust
preventative product.
• Keep the unit indoors and cover it. If kept outdoors,
cover it with a heavy tarpaulin.
Returning the unit to Service
• Contact an Authorized Service Dealer for annual
maintenance tasks. See Maintenance Schedule.
• Inspect engine oil level and add oil, if necessary.
• Fill the fuel tank with clean fuel.
• Check tire pressures.
• Make sure that all guards, shields, and covers are
attached.
• Make sure that all fasteners are tightened.
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