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MAUNTENANCE & STORAGE
, Nevertamperwith safetydevices_Checktheirproperoperation
regularly.Referto the maintenanceandadjustmentsectionsof
thismanual.
, Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspectingmachinedisengageall
controlleversandstopthe engine.Wait untilthe auger/impeller
cometo a completestop.Disconnectthe sparkplug wireand
groundagainsttheengineto preventunintendedstarting.
, Checkboltsand screwsfor propertightnessat frequentintervals
to keepthe machinein safeworkingcondition.Also, visually
inspectmachinefor anydamage.
, Do notchangetheenginegovernorsettingor over-speedthe
engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperatingspeed
of the engine.
, Snowthrowershaveplatesand skidshoesare subjectto wear
anddamage.Foryoursafetyprotection,frequentlycheckall
componentsand replacewithoriginalequipmentmanufacturer's
(OEM)parts onlyas listed inthe Partspagesof this Operator's
Manual.Useof partswhichdo not meetthe originalequipment
specificationsmayleadto improperperformanceand compro-
misesafety!
, Checkcontrolleversperiodicallyto verifythey engageanddisen-
gageproperlyandadjust,if necessary.Referto the adjustment
sectionin thisoperator'smanualfor instructions.
, Maintainor replacesafetyand instructionlabels,as necessary.
, Observeproperdisposallawsand regulationsfor gas,oil,etc. to
protectthe environment.
, Priorto storing,run machinea few minutestoclear snowfrom
machineand preventfreezeup of auger/impeller.
, Neverstorethe machineorfuel containerinsidewherethereis an
openflame,sparkorpilot lightsuch as a waterheater,furnace,
clothesdryer etc.
, Alwaysreferto the operator'smanualfor properinstructionson
off-seasonstorage.
, Checkfuelline,tank, cap,andfittingsfrequentlyfor cracksor
leaks.Replaceif necessary.
, Do notcrank enginewithsparkplug removed.
, Accordingto the ConsumerProductsSafetyCommission(CPSC)
andthe U.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA),this product
hasan AverageUsefulLifeof seven(7)years,or 60 hoursof
operation.At the end of theAverageUsefulLifehavethe machine
inspectedannuallybyan authorizedservicedealer to ensurethat
allmechanicalandsafetysystemsareworkingproperlyand not
wornexcessively.Failureto do so can resultin accidents,injuries
ordeath.
DO NOT MODUFY ENGUNE
Toavoidseriousinjuryor death,do not modifyengineinany way.
Tamperingwiththe governorsettingcanlead to a runawayengineand
causeit to operateat unsafespeeds.Nevertamperwithfactorysetting
of enginegovernor.
NOTUOE REGARDUNG EMUSSUONS
Engineswhich arecertifiedtocomplywithCaliforniaand federal
EPAemissionregulationsfor SORE(SmallOff RoadEquipment)are
certifiedto operateon regularunleadedgasoline,and mayinclude
the followingemissioncontrolsystems:EngineModification(EM),
OxidizingCatalyst(CO), SecondaryAirInjection(SAI)and ThreeWay
Catalyst(TWO)if so equipped.
SPARK ARRESTOR
Thismachineis equippedwithaninternalcombustionengineand
shouldnotbe usedonor nearany unimprovedforest-covered,
brush-coveredor grass-coveredlandunlessthe engine'sexhaust
systemis equippedwitha sparkarrestormeetingapplicablelocalor
statelaws (if any)
Ifa sparkarrestoris used, it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworking
orderby theoperator.Inthe State of Californiathe aboveis required
bylaw (Section4442 of the CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Other
statesmayhavesimilarlaws. Federallawsapplyonfederallands.
A sparkarrestorfor the muffleris availablethroughyournearestSears
PartsandRepairServiceCenter.
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