319 Single Stage Snowthrower
SAFETY RULES
Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of equipment, severe per- sonal injury or death to you, yourself or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. This auger is capable of amputating
hands and feet and throwing objects. The triangle 
in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed.
General
•Read the Operator’s Manual carefully. Be thoroughly famil- iar with all controls and proper equipment use.
•Never allow children to operate the machine. Do not allow adults to operate it without proper instruction.
•Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets.
•Never discharge material toward any person or pet.
•Make sure:
a.Snowthrower is in good operating condition;
b.All safety devices and shields are in place and working;
c.All adjustments are correct.
Preparation
•Never attempt to make any adjustment while engine is run- ning.
•Thoroughly inspect the area where the snowthrower is to be used and remove all objects such as door mats, sleds, boards, wires and sticks.
•Disengage all clutches (release Auger Control lever) before starting engine.
•Do not operate snowthrower without wearing proper winter clothing. Wear footwear which improves footing on slippery surfaces.
•Handle gasoline with care - it is highly flammable.
a.Use approved gasoline container.
b.Never remove the fuel tank cap or add gasoline to a running or hot engine.
c.Never fill the fuel tank indoors.
d.Wipe up spilled gasoline.
•Do not run engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are deadly.
Operation
•Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts. Keep clear of discharge opening at all times.
•Always clear snow up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Use extreme caution when changing direc- tion on slopes. Do not attempt to clear slopes over 17.7% (10°).
•Use extreme caution when operating on or crossing drives, walks or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards and traffic.
•Be especially careful not to touch snowthrower parts which might be hot from operation. Allow such parts to cool before attempting to maintain, adjust or service.
•If unit starts to vibrate abnormally, disengage drives and stop the engine. Check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
•Never operate machine at high transport speeds on slip- pery surfaces. Use care when backing up.
•Before leaving operator’s position for any reason:
-shut off engine,
-remove the Engine Key and
-wait for all moving parts to stop.
•Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting the unit, make cer- tain all moving parts have stopped. Remove the key to pre- vent accidental starting.
•Always use a grounded,
•Adjust snow discharge angle for safe flow when operating
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WARNING
To avoid serious injury, do not put your hands into the auger housing or discharge chute. If auger stalls or chute becomes plugged, use the following procedure to remove objects or clear the chute:
1.Release the Auger Control.
2.Shut off the engine.
3.Remove the Engine Key.
4.Wait for moving parts to stop.
5.Use a narrow board to remove foreign objects and clear the chute or auger. Never put your hands into the auger or discharge chute.
6.If servicing is needed, remove cover and disconnect spark plug wire.
WARNING
This unit is a “single-stage” snowthrower.
The auger feeds the snow back into the housing and throws the snow out the discharge chute. If bodily contact is made with the auger or impeller when they are rotating, severe personal injury will occur.
To avoid injury, keep others and yourself away from the auger and the discharge chute whenever the engine is running. Read and follow all of the safety rules and warnings in this manual.
near glass enclosures, automobiles, window wells, dropoffs, etc.
•Do not overload machine capacity by clearing snow at too fast a ground speed.
•Disengage Auger Control when transporting or not in use.
•Never operate the snowthrower without good visibility or light. Always be sure of your footing.
•Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine.
•Never direct the discharge chute at bystanders; nor allow anyone in front of the unit while it is operational.
•Never operate this machine without all of the proper guards or other safety protective devices in place.
Maintenance & Storage
•Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to ensure that the equipment is in safe operating condition.
•Never store equipment with gasoline in the tank in a build- ing where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
•Always refer to the Operator’s Manual for important details if snowthrower is to be stored for an extended period.
•Run auger drive a few seconds after completion of throwing snow to help clear out snow and prevent icing and
4/2003
