Cub Cadet 300 Series - Manual (Page 12)

MAINTENANCE
8
FINAL
1. Reinstall the belt cover.
2. Spray some penetrating oil into the points of the control cables where the cable core enters the cable housing.
3. Re-fill the crankcase with fresh 5W-30 engine oil, and add a small amount of fresh gasoline to the fuel tank.
4. Test-run the snow thrower, testing all operation and safety features.
5. Prepare the engine for storage;
• Drain or run all of the fuel out of the engine.
• Remove the spark plug and add a small amount of motor oil to the cylinder, then replace the spark plug.
• Turn the crankshaft 3-4 revolutions using the starter rope. Stop when there is tension on the rope, leaving both
valves in the closed position.