Note, Belt replacement, Off-season storage – MTD 310-181-000 User Manual
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NOTE
Check engine and snow thrower fre
quently for loose nuts, bolts, etc.,
and keep these items tightened.
BELT REPLACEMENT
1. Remove the belt cover by removing three screws
with a 3/8" wrench and one screw with a Phillips
screwdriver. See figure 8.
2. Pull upward on the idler pulley and slip the belt off
engine pulley. See figure 9.
3. Push down on idler pulley and slip the belt off
auger pulley. See figure 9.
4. Reassemble new belt in reverse order.
Engine Pulley
OFF-SEASON STORAGE
A
t WARNING
i
Never store engine with fuel in tank indoors or in
enclosed, poorly ventilated areas where fuel fumes
may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light as on
a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer, or other gas
appliance.
If unit is to be stored over 30 days, prepare for storage
as follows:
Remove all dirt from exterior of engine and
equipment.
Remove all fuel from carburetor and fuel tank to
prevent gum deposits from forming on these parts
and causing possible malfunction of engine.
1
.
A
WARNING
FIGURE 9.
Drain fuel into approved container outdoors, away
from open flame. Be certain engine is cool. Do not
smoke. Fuel left in engine during warm weather
deteriorates and will cause serious starting
problems.
A. Run engine until fuel tank is empty and engine
stops due to lack of fuel.
B. Drain carburetor by pressing upward on bowl
drain, located below the carburetor.
If gasohol has been used, complete preceding in
structions A and B and then add a small amount, one
pint or less, of regular automotive gasoline or unleaded
gasoline properly mixed with the specified lubricating
oil. Repeat preceding instructions A and B.
3. Pull starter handle slowly until resistance is felt due
to compression pressure, then stop. Release
starter tension slowly to prevent engine from re
versing due to compression pressure. This posi
tion will close both the intake and exhaust ports
to prevent corrosion of the piston and cylinder
bore.
4. Block the unit up so that it is not resting on the rub
ber auger blades.
NOTE
When storing any type of power
equipment
in
an
unventilated
or
metal storage shed, care should be
taken to rustproof the equipment.
Using a light oil or silicone, coat the
equipment, especially springs, cables
and all moving parts.