Manual

• If the snowthrowershouldstartto vibrate
abnormally,stop the engine and check
immediatelyforthecause.Vibrationisgenerallya
warningoftrouble.
• Stopenginewheneveryouleavethe operating
position,beforeuncloggingthe collector/impeller
housingor dischargeguide,and makingany
repairs,adjustments, or inspections. Never place
your hand in the discharge or collector openings.
Use a stick or wooden broom handle to unclog the
discharge opening.
• Take all possible precautions when leaving the unit
unattended. Disengage the collector/impeller, shift
into neutral, stop the engine, and remove the key.
• When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make
certain collector/impeller and all moving parts have
stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire and keep
away from plug to prevent accidental starting.
• Do not run engine indoors, except when starting
engine and transporting snow thrower in or out of
building. Open doors. Exhaust fumes are
dangerous.
• Do not clear snow across the face of slopes.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction
on slopes. Do not attempt to clear steep slopes.
• Never operate snow thrower without guards,
plates, or other safety protection devices in place.
• Never operate snow thrower near glass enclosure,
automobiles, window wells, drop off. etc., without
proper adjustments of snow thrower discharge
angle. Keep children and pets away.
• Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to
clear snow at too fast a rate.
• Never operate the machine at high transport
speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use
care when backing.
• Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow
anyone in front of unit.
• Disengage power to collector/impeller when
transporting or not in use.
• Use only attachments and accessories approved
by the manufacturer of snow thrower (such as
wheel weights, counter weights, cabs, etc.).
• Never operate the snow thrower without good
visibility or light. Always be sure of your footing
and keep a firm hold on the handles. Walk, never
run,
• Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a
burn. Do not touch.
4, MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
• Check shear bolts, engine mounting bolts, etc., at
frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure
equipment is in safe working condition.
• Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank
inside a building where ignition sources are
present, such as hot water and space heaters,
clothes dryers, and the like. Allow engine to cool
before storing in any enclosure.
• Always refer to operator's manual instructions for
important details if snow thrower is to be stored for
an extended period.
• Run machine a few minutes after throwing snow to
prevent freeze up of collector/impeller.
• Check clutch controls periodically to verify they
engage and disengage properly and readjust if
necessary. Refer to operator's manual for
adjustment instructions.
,_ WARNING - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: Restrict the use of this power machine to persons
who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
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