Briggs & Stratton 1696506-01 Manuel D'utilisation page 18

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 explo-
sion 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.
Equipment
• Thoroughly clean the unit.
• Lubricate the hex shaft (see Maintenance section).
• Make sure all nuts, bolts, and screws are securely fas-
tened. Inspect all visible moving parts for damage, break-
age, and wear. Replace if necessary.
• Apply a rust preventative to any bare metal parts of the
snowthrower auger and impeller.
• If possible, store the unit indoors and cover it to give pro-
tection from dust and dirt.
• If the machine must be stored outdoors, cover it with a
heavy tarpaulin.
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Fuel System
Fuel can become stale when stored over 30 days. Stale fuel
causes acid and gum deposits to form in the fuel system or
on essential carburetor parts. To keep fuel fresh, use Briggs
& Stratton® Advanced Formula Fuel Treatment & Stabi-
lizer, available wherever Briggs & Stratton genuine service
parts are sold.
There is no need to drain gasoline from the engine if a fuel
stabilizer is added according to instructions. Run the en-
gine for 2 minutes to circulate the stabilizer throughout the
fuel system before storage. If gasoline in the engine has not
been treated with a fuel stabilizer, it must be drained into an
approved container. Run the engine until it stops from lack
of fuel. The use of a fuel stabilizer in the storage container is
recommended to maintain freshness.
Engine Oil
While the engine is still warm, change the engine oil. See
Change the Oil.
Before starting the unit after it has been stored:
• Check all fluid levels. Check all maintenance items.
• Perform all recommended checks and procedures found
in this manual.
• Allow the engine to warm up for several minutes before
use.