Section 1: Safety
22.Be extremely careful when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. Remove any hearing protection.
23.Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate.
24.After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove the wire from the spark plug, thoroughly inspect the unit for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operat- ing the unit.
25.Use only attachments and accessories that are approved for use with the unit (such as wheel weights, counter- weights, cabs, and the like). Contact an authorized dealer or the factory if you are not sure about the use of any attachment or accessory.
26.Operate the unit only in daylight or in good artificial light. Always be sure of your footing, and keep a firm hold on the handlebars. Walk; never run.
27.Do not tamper with the engine gover- nor settings. The governor controls the maximum safe engine operating speed and protects the engine and moving parts from damage. Contact your local engine dealer for service if a problem exists.
28.Disengage the auger drive when the unit is being transported or is not in use. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug to prevent acci- dental starting.
29.Do not touch the muffler or other en- gine parts which may be hot from op- eration. Wait for parts to cool com- pletely before inspecting, cleaning or repairing the unit.
30.Never operate the unit near buildings, glass enclosures, automobiles, win- dow wells,
31.Never direct discharge at persons, an- imals, vehicles or buildings. Never allow anyone in front of the unit when the engine is running.
32.Disengage the auger and wheel drives if you are approached by any child, inattentive person or pet.
33.Run the unit for a few minutes after use to prevent
Maintenance and Storage
1.When the unit is stopped for servicing, inspection, storage, or to change an attachment or an accessory, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and secure the wire away from the plug. Allow the engine to cool before making inspections, ad- justments or performing any maintenance.
2.Maintain the unit and all attachments and accessories in safe working condition.
3.Never perform any maintenance while the engine is running, or when the spark plug wire is connected to the spark plug.
4.Do not store the unit or fuel container inside an enclosure where there is an open flame or spark, or where ignition sources are present, such as: hot water and space heaters, furnaces, clothes dryers, stoves, electric motors, etc.
5.Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
6.Store gasoline in a cool,
7.Store gasoline only in an approved gasoline storage container, safely out of the reach of children.
8.Use only original equipment replace- ment parts. Parts manufactured by others could present a safety hazard even though they may fit on the unit.
9.Store the unit where children will not have access to it. Always disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting. On units equipped with the electric start- ing, store the power cord in a secure place, safely out of the reach of children.
10.Check the tightness of the auger shear bolts and other fasteners at frequent intervals to be sure the unit is in safe working condition. Torque shear bolts to 11 ft. lbs. (15 Nm).
11.Maintain or replace safety and instruc- tion decals as needed if they are dam- aged or illegible.
12.Refer to the separate Engine Owner’s Manual for complete engine operating and maintenance information.
13.Refer to the “storage” instructions in this Manual and in the Engine Owner’s Manual if the unit is to be stored for an extended period.
Safety Decals
For your personal safety and the safety of others, a number of safety message decals have been affixed to your unit. Keep them clean and legible at all times. Contact your local service dealer or the factory for re- placements if any decals are damaged or missing.
Refer to the parts listing for decal locations, part numbers, and ordering instructions.
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