5.Neverrunanengineindoorsinapoorlyventilated areaEngineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an. odorlessanddeadlygas.
6.Donotoperatemachinewhileundertheinfluenceof alcoholordrugs.
7.MufflerandenginebecomehotandcancauseburnDo.
nottouch.
8.Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonorcrossing
gravelsurfacesStayalertforhiddenhazardsortraffic..
9.Exercisecautionwhenchangingdirectionandwhile operatingonslopes.
11.Neverdirectdischargeatchildren,bystandersandpets
orallowanyoneinfrontofthemachine.
12.Donotoverloadmachinecapacitybyattemptingtoclear
snowattoofastofarate.
13.Neveroperatethismachinewithoutgoodvisibilityorlight. Alwaysbesureofyourfootingandkeepafirmholdon
thehandlesWalk,neverrun. . 14.Disengagepowertotheauger/impellerwhen
transportingnetinuse.
15.Neveroperatemachineathightransportspeedson
slipperysurfacesLookdownandbehindandusecare.
wheninreverse.
16.Ifthemachineshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,stopthe
engine,disconnectthesparkplugwireandgroundit
againsttheengineInspectthoroughlyfordamage.. Repairanydamagebeforestartingandoperating.
17.Disengageallcontrolsandstopenginebeforeyouleave theoperatingposition(behindthehandles)Waituntilthe. auger/impellercomestoacompletestopbefore uncloggingthechuteassembly,makinganyadjustments, orinspections.
18.Neverputyourhandinthedischargeorcollector
19.Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythe
manufacturer(e.gwheelweights,tirechains,cabsetc..).
20.Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredinthismanual,
usecareandgoodjudgmentContactyourdealeror.
MAINTENANCEANDSTORAGE
1.Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. Refer to the maintenance and adjustment sections of this manual.
2.Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting machine disengage all controls and stop engine. Wait until the auger/impeller come to a complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
3.Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at frequent intervals to keep the machine in safe working condition. Also, visually inspect machine for any damage.
4.Do not change the engine governor setting or
5.Snow thrower shave plates and skid shoes are subject to wear and damage. For your safety protection, frequently check all components and replace with original equipment manufacturer's (OEM) parts only. "Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety!"
6.Check clutch controls periodically to verify they engage and disengage properly and adjust, if necessary. Refer to the adjustment section in this operator's manual for instructions.
7.Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.
8.Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, etc. to protect the environment.
9.Prior to storing, run machine a few minutes to clear snow from machine and prevent freeze up of auger/impeller.
10.Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as a water heater, furnace, clothes dryer etc.
11.Always refer to the operator's manual for proper instructions on
WARNING: Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand
and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
1.KEEPAWAYFROMROTATINGIMPELLER
ANDAUGER.CONTACTWITHIMPELLEROR
AUGERCANAMPUTATEHANDSANDFEET.
2.
3DISENGAGECLUTCHLEVERSSTOPENGINE
ANDREMAIN8EHINDHANDLESUNTILALL
MOVINGPARTSHAVESTOPPEDBEFORE UNCLOGGINGORSERVICINGMACHINE.
4.TO AVOIDTHROWNOBJECTSINJURIES, NEVERDIRECTDISCHARGEATBYSTANDERS.
USEEXTRACAUTIONWHENOPERATINGON GRAVELSURFACES.
5.READ OPERATOR'SMANUAL.
