Husqvarna ST131 [15/31] Helpful tips suggestions

Snow Engine Manual 12rev. 01/04/16

STORAGE PRECAUTIONS

If your engine will be stored with gasoline in the fuel tank and in the carburetor, there is the possible hazard of gasoline vapor ignition.

Choose a well-ventilated storage area away from heat, sparks, ames, and any appliance that operates with a ame or spark such as

a furnace, water heater, or clothes dryer. Avoid any area with a spark-producing electric motor, garage door openers, or where power

tools are operated.

Avoid storage areas with high humidity which causes rust and corrosion. Leave the red fuel knob in the OFF position to reduce the

possibility of fuel leakage.

Position the equipment so the engine is level to avoid fuel or oil leakage. When

the engine and exhaust system are cool, cover the engine to keep out dust. A hot

engine and exhaust system can ignite or melt certain materials. Do not use sheet

plastic as a dust cover. A nonporous cover can trap moisture around the engine

causing rust and corrosion.

Removal From Storage

Check your engine as described in the BEFORE OPERATION chapter of this manual.

If refueling is required, only use fresh gasoline.

TRANSPORT

Transport only when engine is cool. A hot engine and exhaust system can burn you and can ignite some materials. Keep the engine

level when transporting to reduce the possibility of fuel leakage. Position the red fuel knob to the OFF position. Secure the engine to

prevent movement during transporting to prevent potential injury and damage to the engine.

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM INFORMATION

The U.S. and California Clean Air Acts

EPA and California regulations require all manufacturers to furnish written instructions describing the operation and maintenance of

emission control systems.

The following instruction and procedures must be followed in order to keep the emissions from your engine within the emission

standards.

Tampering and Altering

Tampering with or altering the emission control system may increase emissions beyond the legal limit. Among those acts that

constitute tampering are:

• Removal or alteration of any part of the intake, fuel or exhaust systems.

• Altering or defeating the governor linkage or speed-adjusting mechanism to cause

the engine to operate outside its design parameters.

CONSUMER INFORMATION

Manufacturer Publications

These publications will give you additional information for maintaining and repairing

your engine. You may order them online at most book retailing web sites.

Small Engine Repair — Chilton Manual

This manual covers complete maintenance and overhaul procedures. It is intended

to be used by a skilled technician.

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