• Do not use pressurize starting fluids because their vapors

• Only authorized service locations should be utilized for major

 

are flammable.

 

 

 

 

service and repair requirements.

Hot Surfaces

 

 

 

•

Use only attachments and accessories approved by the

 

 

 

 

factory, or equivalent, (such as wheel weights,

 

WARNING

 

 

 

 

counterweights, or cabs).

 

 

 

 

• Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is

Running the engine produces heat. Engine parts,

 

running (except when specifically recommended by the

especially the muffler, become extremely hot.

 

 

factory).

Failure to observe these safety instructions could result

• Always refer to the operator's manual for important details

in severe thermal burns on contact.

 

 

 

 

if the snowthrower is to be stored for an extended period of

• Never touch a hot engine or muffler. Allow muffler, engine

 

time.

Safety Decals

 

cylinder, and fins to cool before touching.

 

 

• Remove debris from muffler area and cylinder area.

Before operating your unit, read the safety decals. The cautions

• Install and maintain in working order a spark arrester before

and warnings are for your safety. To avoid a personal injury or

 

using equipment on forest-covered, grass-covered, or

damage to the unit, understand and follow all the safety decals.

 

brush-covered unimproved land.

 

 

 

 

 

• U.S.A. Models: It is a violation of California Public Resource

 

WARNING

 

Code Section 4442 to use or operate the engine on or near

If any safety decals become worn or damaged, and cannot

 

any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land

 

be read, order replacement decals from your local dealer.

 

unless the exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester

 

meeting any applicable local or state laws. Other states or

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federal areas may have similar laws.

 

 

 

 

Maintenance and Storage

 

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING

 

 

 

 

 

This snowthrower must be properly maintained to ensure

 

 

safe operation and performance. Failure to

bserve the

 

 

safety instructions in this manual could result in death

 

 

or serious injury.

 

 

 

 

 

•

When performing any maintenance or repairs

the

 

 

 

snowthrower, shut OFF the engine, wait for all moving a ts

 

 

 

to stop, and remove the engine key to prevent someone

 

 

 

from accidently starting the engine.

 

 

 

 

 

•

Check shear bolts and other hardware at fr

qu

nt int rvals

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for proper tightness to be sure the snowthrower is in safe

 

Decal

 

working condition.

 

 

 

 

 

•

Keep nuts and bolts tight and keep snowthrower in good

 

 

 

condition.

Reproduction

• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper

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operation regularly and make necessary repairs if they are

 

Decal

 

not functioning properly.

 

 

 

 

(large-frame

 

 

 

 

 

models)

• Components are subject to wear, damage, and deterioration.

 

 

 

Frequently check components and replace with

 

 

 

 

recommended parts, when necessary.

 

 

 

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• Check control operation frequently. Adjust and service as

 

Decal

 

required.

 

 

 

 

(small-frame

• Use only factory authorized replacement parts, or equivalent,

 

models)

 

when making repairs.

 

 

 

 

 

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

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