Off-Season Storage - Briggs & Stratton 130000 Serie Manual Del Operador

4. Lower the cable cover into position.
5. Use the test below and check the operation of the auger
control. If the unit does not operate as described, DO
NOT use it. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Test the Auger Control
• Start the engine.
• Pull the auger control lever against the handle. Make
sure that the auger rotates.
• Release the auger control lever. The auger must
stop within 5 seconds.
Auger and Scraper Bar
If the unit does not self-propel when you tip it, replace the
rubber auger flights. It is recommended that you replace the
scraper bar and rubber auger flights at the same time.
During use, if snow escapes below the auger onto the
operator's feet, adjust the scraper bar:
• Loosen the screws (C, Figure 13) and move the scraper
bar (E, Figure 14) a small distance forward.
• Tighten the screws and repeat as necessary.
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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 fuel,
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add STA-BIL 360° PROTECTION™ 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™ 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 travel to a distant ignition source and an
explosion and/or fire can result.
• If fuel is in the tank, do not store 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 connected.
• 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
• Have an authorized service dealer perform 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.
• Inspect the auger and impeller control, and the traction
drive control.
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