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Operation Maintenance & Storage
1. Donotputhandsorfeetnearrotatingparts, inthe 1. Nevertamper wkhsafety devices.Checktheir proper _) )
auger/impellerhousingor chuteassembly.Contactwith the operationregularly.Referto the maintenanceandadjust- t/
rotatingpartscan amputatehands andfeet. ment sectionsof this manual /
2. The auger/impellercontrol leveris a safetydevice.Never 2. Beforecleaning repairing or inspectingmachinedisen-
bypassits operation.Doingso makesthe machineunsafe gage all control levers andstop the engine.Wait until the
andmay causepersonalinjury.
3. The control leversmust operate easilyin both directions
andautomaticallyreturnto the disengagedpositionwhen
released.
4. Neveroperatewitha missingor damagedchuteassembly.
Keepall safetydevicesin placeandworking.
5. Neverrunan engineindoorsor in a poorlyventilatedarea.
Engineexhaustcontainscarbon monoxide,an odorlessand
deadlygas.
6. Do notoperatemachinewhile undertheinfluenceof alcohol
ordrugs.
7. Mufflerandengine becomehot and can causea burn. Do
nottouch.
8. Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingon orcrossing
gravelsurfaces.Stayalert for hidden hazardsortraffic.
9. Exercisecaution when changingdirectionandwhile operat-
ing on slopes.
10.Planyour snow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargetowards
windows,walls, cars etc. Thus, avoidingpossibleproperty
damageor personal injurycaused bya ricochet.
11.Neverdirect dischargeat children,bystandersand pets or
allow anyonein front of the machine.
12.Do not overloadmachinecapacity byattemptingto clear
snowat toofast of a rate.
13.Neveroperatethis machinewithoutgoodvisibility or light.
Alwaysbe sure of yourfooting and keepa firm hold on the
handles.Walk, never run.
14.Disengagepowerto the auger/impellerwhentransportingor
notin use.
15. Neveroperatemachineat hightransport speedson slippery
surfaces.Lookdown andbehind anduse care when
backingup.
16. Ifthe machine shouldstart to vibrate abnormally,stop the
engine,disconnectthe spark plugwire and groundit against
the engine.Inspectthoroughlyfor damage.Repairany
damagebeforestartingand operating.
17. Disengageall control levers andstop engine beforeyou
leavethe operatingposition (behindthe handles).Wait
untilthe auger/impellercomesto a completestop before
uncloggingthe chuteassembly,makingany adjustments,or
inspections.
18.Neverputyourhand in the dischargeor collectoropenings.
Alwaysuse the clean-outtool providedto unclogthe dis-
charge opening.Donot unclogchuteassemblywhileengine
is running.Shut off engine and remainbehind handlesuntil
all movingparts havestoppedbeforeunclogging.
19.Useonly attachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythe
manufacturer(e.g.wheel weights,tire chains,cabs etc.).
20.If situationsoccurwhichare not coveredin this manual,
use careand goodjudgment.Contactyour dealeror call
(800) 520-5520for assistanceandthe nameof your nearest
servicingdealer..
auger/impellercometo a completestop. Disconnectthe
sparkplugwire and groundagainstthe engineto prevent
unintendedstarting.
3. Checkbolts and screwsfor propertightness at frequent
intervalsto keepthe machine insafeworkingcondition.
Also,visually inspectmachinefor any damage.
4. Do notchangethe engine governorsettingor over-speed
theengine.The governorcontrolsthe maximumsafe
operatingspeed of theengine.
5. Snowthrowershaveplatesand skidshoesare subjectto
wearanddamage.Foryour safetyprotection,frequently
checkall componentsand replacewith originalequipment
manufacturer's(OEM) parts only."Use of partswhich do
not meettheoriginal equipmentspecificationsmayleadto
improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"
8. Checkcontrols periodicallyto verify they engageand
disengageproperlyand adjust, if necessary.Referto the
adjustmentsection inthis operator'smanual for instructions.
7. Maintainor replace safetyandinstructionlabels, as neces-
sary.
8. Observeproper disposallaws and regulationsfor gas, oil,
etc. to protectthe environment.
9. Priorto storing,run machinea few minutesto clearsnow
from machineand preventfreezeup of auger/impeller.
10. Neverstore the machineorfuel containerinside where
thereis an openflame, sparkor pilot light such as a water
heater,furnace, clothesdryeretc.
11.Alwaysreferto the operator'smanualfor proper instructions
on off-seasonstorage,onment.
Do not modify engine
To avoidseriousinjuryor death,do not modifyengine inany
way'.Tamperingwiththe governorsettingcan leadto a runaway
engineandcauseit to operateat unsafespeeds.Nevertamper
withfactorysettingof enginegovernor.
Notice regarding Emissions
Engineswhich arecertifiedto complywithCaliforniaandfederal
EPAemissionregulationsforSORE(SmallOff Road Equipment)
arecertified to operateon regular unleadedgasoline,and may
includethe followingemissioncontrolsystems:EngineModifica-
tion (EM)andThreeWayCatalyst(TWO)if so equipped.
safety and/or property
ual before attempting to
Your Responsibility
Of this power machine
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