Maintenance and Storage

OPERATOR SAFETY

Engine Safety (Continued)

WARNING

Starting engine creates sparking.

Sparking can ignite nearby flammable gases.

Explosion and fire could result.

•If there is natural or LP gas leakage in area, do not start engine.

•Do not use pressurized starting fluids because vapors are flammable.

WARNING

Running the engine produces heat. Engine parts, especially muffler, become extremely hot.

Failure to observe these safety instructions could result in severe thermal burns on contact.

•Never touch a hot engine or muffler. Allow muffler, engine cylinder, and fins to cool before touching.

•Remove debris from muffler area and cylinder area.

•Install and maintain in working order a spark arrester before using equipment on forest-covered, grass-covered, or brush-covered unimproved land.

•U.S.A. Models: It is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate the engine on or near any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting any applicable local or state laws. Other states or federal areas may have similar laws.

WARNING

This snow thrower must be properly maintained to ensure safe operation and performance. Failure to observe the safety instructions in this manual could result in death or serious injury.

•When performing any maintenance or repairs on the snow thrower, shut OFF the engine, disconnect spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent someone from accidently starting the engine.

•Check shear bolts and other hardware at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the snow thrower is in safe working condition.

•Keep nuts and bolts tight and keep snow thrower in good condition.

•Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly and make necessary repairs if they are not functioning properly.

•Components are subject to wear, damage, and deterioration. Frequently check components and replace with recommended parts, when necessary.

•Check control operation frequently. Adjust and service as required.

•Use only factory authorized replacement parts when making repairs.

•Always comply with factory specifications on all settings and adjustments.

•Only authorized service locations should be utilized for major service and repair requirements.

•Use only attachments and accessories approved by the factory (such as wheel weights, counterweights, or cabs).

•Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running (except when specifically recommended by the factory).