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3. The clutch levers m ust operate e asily i nboth directions
and automatically
return t othedisengaged
position when
released.
4. Never operate w ith amissing o rdamaged discharge
chute. Keep allsafety d evices inplace a nd working.
5. Never runanengine i ndoors orinapoorly v entilated
area. E ngine e xhaust contains carbon m onoxide, an
odorless and deadly g as.
6. Donot o perate m achine while under the influence of
alcohol ordrugs.
7. Muffler and engine b ecome hot a nd cancause a burn. Do
not t ouch.
8. Exercise extreme caution w hen operating onorcrossing
gravel surfaces. Stay alert f orhidden h azards ortraffic.
9. Exercise caution w hen c hanging direction and while
operating onslopes.
10. Plan your s now throwing pattern t oavoid d ischarge
towards windows, walls, cars etc. T oavoid property
damage orpersonal injury caused b yaricochet.
11. Never direct discharge atchildren, bystanders
and pets
orallow anyone infront o fthemachine.
12. Donot o verload machine capacity byattempting toclear
snow attoo fast o fa rate.
13. Never operate thismachine without good visibility orlight.
Always b esure ofyour f ooting a nd keep afirmhold on
thehandles. Walk, never run.
14. Disengage
power totheauger/impeller
when
transporting
ornotinuse.
15. Never operate m achine athigh transport speeds on
slippery surfaces. Look d own and behind a nd usecare
when inreverse.
16. Ifthemachine should s tart t ovibrate a bnormally,
stop the
engine, disconnect the spark plug and ground i tagainst
theengine. Inspect thoroughly fordamage. Repair any
damage before s tarting a nd operating.
17. Disengage
allclutch levers a nd stop engine b efore y ou
leave t heoperating position (behind thehandles). Wait
until theaugedimpeller
comes toacomplete stop before
unclogging
thedischarge chute, making a ny
adjustments,
orinspections.
18. Never putyour h and inthedischarge orcollector
openings. Always u seaclearing tool t ounclog t he
discharge opening.
19. Use only attachments
and accessories approved by the
manufacturer (e.g. wheel weights, tire chains, cabs etc.).
20. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual,
use care and good judgment. Contact your dealer or
telephone 1-800-800-7310
for assistance and the name
of your nearest servicing dealer.
Maintenance AndStorage
1.
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
operation regularly.
2.
Disengage all clutch levers and stop engine. Wait until
the auger/impeller come to a complete stop. Disconnect
the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to
prevent unintended starting before cleaning, repairing, or
inspecting.
3.
Check bolts, and screws for proper tightness at frequent
intervals to keep the machine in safe working condition.
Also, visually inspect machine for any damage.
4.
Do not change the engine governor setting or over-speed
the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe
operating speed of the engine.
5.
Snow thrower shave plates and skid shoes are subject to
wear and damage. For your safety protection, frequently
check all components and replace with original
equipment manufacturer's
(O. E.M.) parts only. Use of
parts which do not meet the original equipment
specifications
may lead to improper performance and
compromise safety.
6.
Check clutch controls periodically to verify they engage
and disengage properly and adjust, if necessary. Refer to
the adjustment section in this operator's manual for
instructions.
7.
Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
8.
Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil,
etc. to protect the environment.
9.
Prior to storing, run machine a few minutes to clear snow
from machine and prevent freeze up of auger/impeller.
10. Never store the machine or fuel container inside where
there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as a water
heater, furnace ,clothes dryer etc.
Always refer to the operator's manual for proper
instructions on off-season storage.
WARNING:
Restrict the use of this power
machine to persons who read, understand
and follow the warnings
and instructions
in this manual and on the machine,
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