OPERATOR SAFETY

Engine Safety (Continued)Maintenance and Storage

 

 

 

 

WARNING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING

 

 

 

Starting engine creates sparking.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This snowthrower must be properly maintained

 

 

 

Sparking can ignite nearby flammable gases.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

to ensure safe operation and performance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Explosion and fire could result.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Failure to observe the safety instructions in this

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

manual could result in death or serious injury.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• When performing any maintenance or repairs on the

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

 

 

snowthrower, shut OFF the engine, disconnect spark plug wire,

• Do not use pressurized starting fluids because vapors are

 

 

 

and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent someone from

 

flammable.

 

 

 

 

 

accidently starting the engine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Check shear bolts and other hardware at frequent intervals for

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

proper tightness to be sure the snowthrower is in safe working

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

condition.

 

 

 

 

WARNING

 

 

• Keep nuts and bolts tight and keep snowthrower in good

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

condition.

 

 

 

Running the engine produces heat. Engine

 

 

• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation

 

 

 

 

 

 

regularly and make necessary repairs if they are not functioning

 

 

 

parts, especially muffler, become extremely hot.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

properly.

 

 

 

Failure to observe these safety instructions

 

 

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

 

 

 

could result in severe thermal burns on contact.

 

 

Frequently check components and replace with recommended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

pa ts, when necessary.

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

 

 

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Check control operation freque tly. Adjust and service as

 

cylinder, and fins to cool before touching.

 

 

 

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equired.

• Remove debris from muffler area and cylinder area.

 

 

Use only fact ry auth rized replacement parts or like parts when

• Install and maintain in working order a spark arrester before using

 

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making repa rs.

 

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

 

Always comply w h fact ry specifications on all settings and

 

unimproved land.

 

 

 

 

 

adjustmen s.

 

 

 

 

 

 

for

• It is a violation of California Public Resource Code, Sec i n 4442,

• Only au horized service locations should be utilized for major

 

to use or operate the engine on any forest-covered, brush-

 

 

 

servi e and repair requirements.

 

covered, or grass-covered land unless the exhaust system is

 

 

• Use only attachments and accessories approved by the factory

 

equipped with a spark arrester, as defined in Secti n 4442,

 

 

 

(s ch as wheel weights, counterweights, or cabs).

 

maintained in effective working order. Other states or federal

 

 

• Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is

 

jurisdictions may have similar laws. Contact the original

 

 

 

running (except when specifically recommended by the factory).

 

equipment manufacturer, retailer, or dealer to obtain a spa k

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

arrester designed for the exhaust system installedNoton this engine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reproduction

 

 

 

 

 

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