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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: This powerful snow thrower is capable of amputating hands and feet and of throwing objects causing in¬
jury. Read this manual carefully and question your Snapper Dealer if something is not clear. Should the dealer be
unable to answer to your satisfaction, send a letter to the Snapper Customer Service Department at Snapper Power
Equipment, Post Office Box 777, McDonough, Georgia 30253, or Phone 1-404-957-9141.
PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN
1.
DO NOT allow children in area when Snow Thrower is being operated.
2.
DO NOT allow pre-teen children to operate Snow Thrower.
3.
DO NOT allow irresponsible teenagers to operate the machine — allow teenager only if exhibiting mature judge¬
ment and then only after thorough instruction and under close supervision of an experienced operator.
PREPARATION
1.
Read this manual, get to know where all controls are located and practice how to use them before starting for
the first time and at the beginning of each season. Pay attention to Decals on engine and snow thrower.
2.
Wear protective clothing including face mask and boots which will give you maximum footing on slippery sur¬
faces.
3.
Before the first snow fall, check the area to be cleared and remove all objects such as doormats, sticks, toys,
wires, rocks, etc., which could be hurled or jam the snow thrower.
4.
Survey the area to be cleared beforehand and plan where snow is to be blown. Be prepared to release blower
clutch or to change deflector quickly to discharge away from windows, cars, buildings and doorways to avoid
property damage or personal injury from hurled objects.
5.
Adjust the collector housing height by adjusting skid shoes to clear rough spots or gravelled surfaces before
starting.
6.
Handle fuel with care. Store only in approved gasoline container. Move machine outdoors where fumes can be
safely dissipated before filling tank. Never add fuel when engine is running. Allow cooling off period after stop¬
ping to avoid spilled fuel from igniting on contact with hot engine parts.
OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS
1.
Before starting, make visual check to make sure blower housing is clear and all guards and shields are in place
and tight.
2.
Warn everyone in advance to stay clear of area but keep especially watchful for children and pets darting into
area while operating.
3.
Start engine only when exhaust fumes can be dissipated, allow brief warm-up period, practice operation of con¬
trols outside before putting the machine to work.
4.
Start in slow speed and adjust traction speed to insure safe footing as you walk behind the unit. Exercise ex¬
treme caution to retain footing when reversing direction.
5.
Transport unit with blower clutch handle released and activate only when snow is to be cleared. Set deflector to
discharge desired distance beforehand.
6.
Adjust traction speed slow enough to avoid overloading capacity and resulting clogging of the blower housing.
7.
Should the blower become clogged, release traction and blower clutch handles and, as an additional precau¬
tion, stop the engine before attempting to unclog the collector and impellers.
8.
If you strike a hard object and break the auger shear pin, stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire
before inspecting for damage, and/or replacing the shear pin.
9.
Stbp the engine if unit starts to vibrate excessively as this normally indicates mechanical problems. Disconnect
the spark plug wire to prevent unintentional starting before servicing or repairing the machine.
10.
Avoid clearing steep slopes and keep away from drop-off areas where footing is doubtful or where the machine
could tip over. Clear snow across the face of slopes whenever possible.
11.
Stop the engine and remove the key whenever you leave the unit unattended to eliminate the possibility of
children or untrained adults attempting to operate the machine.
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