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Maintenance
& Storage
N e v e r t a m p e r w i t h s a f e t y d e v i c e s . C h e c k t h e i r p r o p e r
o p e r a t i o n r e g u l a r l y . R e f e r t o t h e m a i n t e n a n c e a n d
a d j u s t m e n t s e c t i o n s o f t h i s m a n u a l .
B e f o r e c l e a n i n g , r e p a i r i n g , o r i n s p e c t i n g m a c h i n e
d i s e n g a g e a l l c o n t r o l l e v e r s a n d s t o p t h e e n g i n e . W a i t u n t i l
t h e a u g e r / i m p e l l e r c o m e t o a c o m p l e t e s t o p . D i s c o n n e c t
t h e s p a r k p l u g w i r e a n d g r o u n d a g a i n s t t h e e n g i n e t o
p r e v e n t u n i n t e n d e d s t a r t i n g .
Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at frequent
i n t e r v a l s t o k e e p t h e m a c h i n e i n s a f e w o r k i n g c o n d i t i o n .
A l s o , v i s u a l l y i n s p e c t m a c h i n e f o r a n y d a m a g e .
D o n o t c h a n g e t h e e n g i n e g o v e r n o r s e t t i n g o r o v e r - s p e e d
t h e e n g i n e . T h e g o v e r n o r c o n t r o l s t h e m a x i m u m s a f e
o p e r a t i n g s p e e d o f t h e e n g i n e .
Snow thrower shave plates and skid shoes are subject to
wear and damage. For your safety protection, frequently
c h e c k a l l c o m p o n e n t s a n d r e p l a c e w i t h o r i g i n a l e q u i p m e n t
m a n u f a c t u r e r ' s ( O E M ) p a r t s o n l y . " U s e o f p a r t s w h i c h d o
n o t m e e t t h e o r i g i n a l e q u i p m e n t s p e c i f i c a t i o n s m a y l e a d t o
improper performance and compromise safetyl"
Check control levers periodically to verify they engage
and disengage properly and adjust, if necessary. Refer
to the adjustment section in this operator's manual for
I n S t r u c t r o n s .
M a i n t a i n o r r e p l a c e s a f e t y a n d i n s t r u c t i o n l a b e l s , a s
neceSSary.
Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil,
etc. to protect the environment.
Prior to storing, run machine a few minutes to clear snow
from machine and prevent freeze up of auger/impeller.
N e v e r s t o r e t h e m a c h i n e o r f u e l c o n t a i n e r i n s i d e w h e r e
t h e r e i s a n o p e n f l a m e , s p a r k o r p i l o t l i g h t s u c h a s a w a t e r
heater, furnace, clothes dryer etc.
Always refer to the operator's manual for proper
instructions on off-season storage.
C h e c k f u e l l i n e , t a n k , c a p , a n d f i t t i n g s f r e q u e n t l y f o r c r a c k s
o r l e a k s . R e p l a c e i f n e c e s s a r y .
D o n o t c r a n k e n g i n e w i t h s p a r k p l u g r e m o v e d .
According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission
(CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),
this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years,
or 60 hours of operation. At the end of the Average tJseful
l i f e h a v e t h e m a c h i n e i n s p e c t e d a n n u a l l y b y a n a u t h o r i z e d
s e r v i c e d e a l e r t o e n s u r e t h a t a l l r n e c h a n i c a l a n d s a f e r v
systems are working properly and not worn excessively.
F a i l u r e t o d o s o c a n r e s u l t i n a c c i d e n t s , i n i u r i e s o r d e a t h .
Do not modify engine
T o a v o i d s e r i o u s i n j u r y o r d e a t h , d o n o t m o d i f y e n g i n e i n a n y
w a y . T a m p e r i n g w i t h t h e g o v e r n o r s e t t i n g c a n l e a d t o a r u n a w a y
engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper
with factory setting of engine governor.
Notice Regarding Emissions
Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal
E P A e m i s s i o n r e g u l a t i o n s f o r S O R E ( 5 m a l l O f f R o a d E q u i p m e n t )
a r e c e r t i f i e d t o o p e r a t e o n r e g u l a r u n l e a d e d g a s o l i n e , a n d
m a y i n c l u d e t h e f o l l o w i n g e m i s s i o n c o n t r o l s y s t e m s : E n g i n e
Modification (EM), Oxidizing Catalyst (OC), Secondary Air
Injection (5Al) and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so equipped.
Spark Arrestor
W A R N I N G ! T h i s m a c h i n e i s e q u i p p e d w i t h a n
i n t e r n a l c o m b u s t i o n e n g i n e a n d s h o u l d n o t b e u s e d
on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush
covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's
e x h a u s t s y s t e m i s e q u i p p e d w i t h a s p a r k a r r e s t e r
m e e t i n g a p p l i c a b l e l o c a l o r s t a t e l a w s ( i f a n y )
lf a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective
working order by the operator. In the State of California the
above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public
Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws
a p p l y o n f e d e r a l l a n d s .
A s p a r k a r r e s t e r f o r t h e m u f f l e r i s a v a i l a b l e t h r o u g h y o u r
nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service
department, P.O. Box 361 131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
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