Troy-Bilt 42052, 42051 owner manual Safety, Operation

Section 1: Safety

b. The 120V A.C. starter is equipped with a three-wire power cord and plug and is designed to operate on 120V A.C. household current. The starter must be properly grounded at all times to avoid the possibility of injury or death from electrical shock. Determine that your house wiring is a Ground Fault Interrupted (G.F.I.) three-wire grounded sys- tem, or ask a licensed electrician if you are not sure. If your house wiring system is not a G.F.I. three- wire grounded system, DO NOT use the electric starter under any condi- tion. If your house wiring system is grounded but a G.F.I. three-prong wall receptacle is not available at the location your starter will be used, one should be installed by a licensed electrician.

c. Inspect the power cord for damage before use. If it is damaged, do not use it.

d. Stand on dry ground when handling the power cord. Do not handle the power cord with wet hands or wet gloves. Do not use the electric starter if it is raining.

e. Connect the cord to the electric starter first, and then plug the cord into a properly grounded outlet (this lessens the chances of sparks from occurring near the engine).

f.Do not abuse the power cord. Do not pull the unit by the cord. Do not pull the cord to disconnect it from the outlet. Keep the cord away from sharp edges, oil, and exces- sive heat.

g.Store the power cord in a secure place, safely out of the reach of children.

7.Adjust the skid shoes and scraper blade so the collector (auger/impeller) housing clears gravel or crushed rock surfaces.

8.Never attempt to make any adjust- ments while the engine is running (except when specifically recom- mended by the the manufacturer).

Operation

1.The operator of the unit is responsible for the safety of all persons in the op- erating zone of the unit.

2.Before starting the unit, disconnect the spark plug wire and check the col- lector (auger/impeller) housing and discharge chute to make sure they are free of ice.

3.Disengage all clutches before starting the engine.

4.Let the unit adjust to outdoor temper- ature before use.

5.Check the operation of the controls before using the unit. Do not operate the unit unless all controls are operat- ing properly.

6.Never carry passengers on the unit. They could fall off and be seriously in- jured, or they could interfere with safe operation.

7.Keep hands, other body parts, and clothing away from any moving or ro- tating parts. Keep clear of the intake and discharge openings at all times.

8.Before starting the engine, inspect the area where the unit is to be used and remove all sleds, boards, doormats, wire, bottles, cans, or other debris.

9.Keep children out of the area of opera- tion and under the watchful eye of an adult not operating the unit. Never as- sume that children will remain where you last saw them.

10.If the unit makes an unusual noise or vibration, immediately shut the engine off, wait for all moving parts to stop, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and perform the fol- lowing steps:

a.Inspect for damage.

b.Replace or repair any damaged parts.

c.Check for and tighten any loose parts.

11.Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire whenever you leave the operating position, before unclog- ging the collector (auger/impeller) housing or discharge chute, and when making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections. Use only a wooden stick (at least 3 feet long) to clear away any blockage.

12.When cleaning, repairing, or inspect- ing, make certain the auger, impeller and all moving parts have stopped.

Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and secure the wire away from the spark plug.

13.Keep all guards, covers, shields and safety devices in place and in good working condition. Do not attempt to defeat the purpose of any safety device.

14.Exercise extreme caution on slopes.

15.Do not attempt to clear steep slopes.

16.Do not clear snow across the face of slopes. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

17.Always observe the terrain. Watch for and avoid obstacles. Stay away from holes, ditches, soft or steep embank- ments and other potentially danger- ous terrain. Deep snow can hide ob- stacles and drop-offs.

18.Do not use the unit near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. If a wheel goes over an edge, or if an edge caves in, the unit could overturn.

19.Never operate the unit at high trans- port speeds on slippery surfaces. Wet surfaces reduce traction and stability.

20.Look behind and use care when oper- ating the unit in reverse. If you have to pull the unit backward, disengage the auger and wheel drives. Always check behind for hazards.

21.Be extremely careful when using the unit near blind corners, shrubs, trees, and other objects that may obscure vision.

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