DANGER
Fuel Handling

OPERATOR SAFETY

Operation and Equipment Safety

DANGER

This snowthrower is only as safe as the

 

Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable

operator. If it is misused, or not properly

 

and explosive. Always handle fuel with extreme

maintained, it can be dangerous. Remember

 

care.

you are responsible for your safety and that of

 

Failure to observe these safety instructions can

those around you.

 

 

cause a fire or explosion which will result in

• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small

 

severe burns or death.

children and pets.

 

 

WHEN ADDING FUEL

• Thoroughly inspect the area where the snowthrower will be used

 

 

• Turn off engine and let cool at least 3 minutes before removing

and remove all doormats, sleds, boards, wires, and other foreign

 

 

the fuel cap and adding fuel.

objects.

 

 

 

 

• Fill fuel tank outdoors or in a well ventilated area.

• Do not operate the snowthrower without wearing adequate winter

• Do not overfill the fuel tank. To allow for the expansion of gasoline,

clothing.

 

 

 

 

do not fill above the bottom of the fuel tank neck.

• Wear footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces.

 

 

• Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and

• Use caution to avoid slipping or falling especially when operating

 

 

other ignition sources.

the snowthrower in reverse.

 

 

 

 

• Check fuel lines, cap, and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks.

• Never operate the snowthrower without good visibility or light.

 

 

Replace if necessary.

Always be sure of your footing, and keep a firm hold on the

 

 

• Use an approved fuel container.

handles.

 

 

 

 

• If fuel spills, wait u til it evaporates before starting engine.

• Do not clear snow across the face of slopes. Use extreme caution

when changing direction on slopes. Do not attempt to clear steep

WHEN STARTING ENGINE

slopes.

 

 

• Ensure that spark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and air cleaner (if

• Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to clear

 

equipped) are n place and secured.

snow too quickly.

 

 

• Do not crank he eng ne with the spark plug removed.

• Never operate the snowthrower at high transport speeds on

 

• If fuel is sp lled, do not attempt to start the engine, but move the

slippery surfaces. Look behind the snowthrower and use care

 

snow hrower away from the area of the spill, and avoid creating

when operating in reverse.

 

 

any so r e of ignition, until the fuel vapors have dissipated.

 

 

for

• Do not use the snowthrower on surfaces above gr und level such

• Do not over-prime the engine. Follow the engine starting

as roofs of residences, garages, porches, or other such structures

instr ctions in this manual.

or buildings.

 

 

• If the engine floods, set choke (if equipped) to OPEN/RUN

• Operators should evaluate their ability to operate the snowthrower

position, move throttle (if equipped) to FAST position and crank

safely enough to protect themselves and others from injury.

 

until engine starts.

• The snowthrower is intended to remove snow only. Do not use the

WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT

snow thrower for any other purpose.

Not

 

• Do not carry passengers.

 

• Do not tip the snowthrower at an angle which causes the fuel to

• After striking a foreign object, shut OFF the engine, disconnect

 

spill.

the cord on electric motors, thoroughly inspect the snowthrower

 

• Do not choke the carburetor to stop the engine.

for any damage, and repair the damage before r starting and

 

• Never run the engine with the air cleaner assembly (if equipped)

operating the snowthrower.

 

 

or the air filter (if equipped) removed.

• If the snowthrower vibrates abnormally, shut OFF the ngine.

 

WHEN CHANGING OIL

Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. See an authorized

 

• If you drain the oil from the top oil fill tube, the fuel tank must be

dealer if necessary for repairs.

 

 

 

 

empty or fuel can leak out and result in a fire or explosion.

• For models equipped with electric starting motors, disconnect the

power cord after the engine starts.

ReproductionWHEN TRANSPORTING EQUIPMENT

 

 

 

• Transport with fuel tank EMPTY, or with fuel shut-off valve OFF.

 

 

 

WHEN STORING GASOLINE OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL

 

 

 

IN TANK

 

 

 

• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, or other

 

 

 

appliances that have pilot light or other ignition source because

 

 

 

they can ignite fuel vapors.

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