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If the snow thrower should start to vibrate
abnormally,stop the engine and checkimmediately
for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of
trouble.
• Stop engine whenever
you leave the operating
position, before unclogging the collector/impeller
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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 opening.
• Take all possible precautions when leaving the unit
unattended.
Disengage
the collector/impeller,
stop
the engine, and remove the key.
• When
cleaning,
repairing,
or
inspecting,
make
certain collectodimpeller
and all moving parts have
stopped.
Disconnect
spark
plug
wire and keep
away from plug to prevent accidental starting.
• Do not run engine indoors,except when starting
engine and transporting snow thrower in or oLatof
building. Open
doors. Exhaust fumes
are
dangerous.
• Do not clear snow across the face of slopes.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction
on slopes. Do not attempt to clear steep slopes.
• Never operate snow thrower without guards, plates,
or other safety protection devices in place.
• Never operate snow thrower near glass enclosure,
automobiles,
window wells, drop off, etc., without
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proper
adjustments
of snow
thrower
discharge
angle. Keep children and pets away.
• Do not overloadmachine capacityby attemptingto
clear snow at too fast a rate.
Never operate the machine at high transport
speeds on slipperysurfaces.Look behind and use
care when backing.
Never
direct
discharge
at bystanders
or allow
anyone in front of unit.
Disengage power to
collector/impeller
when
transporting or not in use.
Use only attachments and accessodes approved
by the manufacturerof snow thrower (such as
wheel weights,counterweights,cabs, etc.).
Never
operate the snow thrower without good
visibility or light, Always be sure of your footing and
keep a firm hold on the handles. Walk, never run.
Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a
bum. Do not touch.
3. MAINTENANCE
AND STORAGE
Check shear bolts, engine mounting bolts, etc., at
frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure
equipment is in safe working condition.
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
before storing in any enclosure.
Always
refer to operator's manual instructions for
important details if snow thrower is to be stored for
an extended period.
Run machine a few minutes after throwingsnow to
prevent freeze up of collector/impeller.
Check clutch controls periodically to verify they
engage and disengage properly and readjust if
necessary.
Refer
to
operator's
manual
for
adjustment instructions.
WARNING
- YOUR RESPONSIBILITY:
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.
Figure 2
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