IMPORTANT
SAFEOPERATIONPRACTICES
_:_ HIS SYMBOL POINTSOUT IMPORTANTSAFETYIIJSTRUCTIONSWHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED,COULDENDANGERTHE PERSONAL A_
SAFETYAND/OR PROPERTYOF YOURSELFAND )THERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE
ATTEMPTINGTO OPERATEYOUR SNOWTHROWEF.FAILURETO COMPLYWITH THESEINSTRUCTIONSMAY RESULT IN PERSON-
AL INJURY. WHENYOU SEETHIS SYMBOL-- _'_ -IEEDITS WARNING.
I _ Yoursnow thrower was Luilt to be operatedaccordingto the rules lor safe operation in this manual. As
DANGER: with anytype of power et uipment, carelessnessor error on the part of the operator can result in serious
injury. If youviolate any ( f theserules, you may causeserious injuryto yourselfor others.
TRAINING
1. Readthis owner's guide carefully in its entirety befo
ing to assemble or operate this machine. Becompl,
iar with the controls and the proper use of this mac!
operating it. Keep this manual in a safe place for
regular referenceand for ordering replacement parts
2.. Never allow children under 14 years old to oper_
thrower. Children 14 years old and over should o_
snow thrower under close parental supervision. Or
well acquainted with these rules of safe operation
allowed to useyour snow thrower.
3. No one should operate this unit while intoxicated o_
ing medication that impairs the senses or reactions.
4. Keepthe area of operation clear of all persons, espe
children and pets.
5. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, espec
operating in reverse.
,_ PREPARATION
1. Thoroughly inspect the areawhere the equipment is
and remove all door mats, sleds, boards, wires an(
eign objects.
2. Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral befo
engine.
3. Do not operate equipment without wearing adeqt
outer garments. Do not wear jewelry, long scar1
loose clothing which could become entangled in mc
Wear footwear which will improve footing on slipper
4. Before working with gasoline, extinguish all cigz
other sources of ignition. Check the fuel before s
engine. Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel. Do
gasoline tank indoors, while the engine is runnir
engine has been allowed to cool at least two minut_
gasoline cap securely and wipe off any spilled gasc
starting the engine as it may causea fire or explosio
5. Use a grounded three wire plug-in for all units w
drive motors or electric starting motors.
6. Adjust collector housing height to clear gravel or cr
surface.
7. Neverattempt to make any adjustments while engin_
(exceptwhere specificallyrecommendedby manufacl
8. Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor tempera
starting to clear snow.
9. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during o
while performing an adjustment or repair, to protec!
foreign objects that may be thrown from the macl
direction.
_bb OPERATION
1. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating r
clear of discharge opening and auger atall times.
2. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or cros
drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazard
Do not carry passengers.
3. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, rc
from spark plug, and thoroughly inspect the snow
any damage. Repair the damage before restarting
ing the snow thrower.
4. If the snow thrower should start to vibrate abnormal
engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibral
erally a warning of trouble.
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5. Stop enginewhenever you leave the operating position, before
unclogging the collector/impeller housing or discharge guide,
and making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections. Never
place your hand in the discharge or collector openings. Use a
stick or wooden broom handle to unclog the discharge open-
ing.
6. Take all possible precautions when leaving the unit unattended.
Disengage the collector/impeller, shift into neutral, stop the
engine, and remove the key.
7. When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain collec-
tor/impeller and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect
spark plug wire and keepaway from plug to prevent accidental
starting.
8. Do not run engine indoors, except when starting engine and
transporting snow thrower in or out of building. Open doors.
Exhaustfumes are dangerous.
9. Do not clear snow across the face of slopes. Exercise extreme
caution when changing direction on slopes. Do not attempt to
clear steep slopes.
10. Never operate snow thrower without guards, plates, or other
safety protection devices in place.
11. Never operate snow thrower near glass enclosure, automo-
biles, window wells, drop off, etc., without proper adjustments
of snow thrower discharge angle. Keepchildren and pets away.
12. Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to clear snow
at too fast a rate.
13. Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on slip-
pery surfaces. Look behind and usecare when backing.
14. Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow anyone in front
of unit.
15. Disengage power to collector/impeller when transporting or
not in use.
16. Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manu-
facturer of snow thrower (such as wheel weights, counter
weights, cabs, etc.).
17. Never operatethe snow thrower without good visibility or light.
Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold on the
handles. Walk, never run.
18. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not
touch.
MAINTENANCEANDSTORAGE
1. Check shear bolts, engine mounting bolts, etc., at frequent
intervalsfor propertightnessto be sure equipment is in safe
working condition.
2. Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a
building where ignition sources are present,such as hot water
and space heaters, clothes dryers, and the like.Allow engine to
cool beforestoring inany enclosure.
3. Always refer to owner's guide instructionsfor importantdetails
if snow throweristo bestored foran extendedperiod.
4. Run machine a few minutes after throwing snow to prevent
freeze up of collector/impeller.
5. Check clutch controls periodicallyto verify they engage and
disengage properlyand readjust if necessary.Refer to owner's
guide for adjustment instructions.
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