Ariens Sno-Thro 932036-524 Owner's Manual page 11

This product isequipped with aninternal
combustion type engine. DO NOT u se unit on
ornear any unimproved, forest-covered or
brush covered land unless exhaust system i s
equipped with aspark arrester meeting
applicable local, state o rfederal laws. Aspark
arrester, ifitisused, must bemaintained in
effective working order by operator.
Fuel ishighly flammable and itsvapors are
explosive. Handle with care. Use anapproved
fuel container.
NO smoking, NO sparks, NO flames. ALWAYS
allow engine tocool before servicing.
NEVER fillfuel tank w hen e ngine isrunning or
hot f rom operation.
NEVER fillordrain f uel tank indoors.
Replace fuel cap securely and clean u pspilled
fuel.
Never fillcontainers inside avehicle orona
truck o rtrailer bed with aplastic liner. Always
place c ontainers onthe ground away f rom
your vehicle before filling.
When practical, remove gas-powered
equipment from the truck o rtrailer and refuel it
onthe ground. Ifthis isnot p ossible, then
refuel such e quipment onatrailer with a
portable container, rather than from agasoline
dispenser nozzle.
Keep the nozzle incontact with the rim ofthe
fuel tank o rcontainer opening atall t imes u ntil
fueling iscomplete. Do not u se anozzle lock-
open d evice.
Iffuel isspilled onclothing, change clothing
immediately.
Before tipping unit u ponto housing, remove
fuel sonospills w ill o ccur. Ensure unit i s
secure and will n ot tipover during
maintenance.
ALWAYS keep p rotective structures, guards,
and panels ingood r epair, inplace a nd
securely fastened. NEVER modify orremove
safety devices.
DO NOT c hange engine governor settings or
over-speed engine.
Fumes from engine exhaust can cause injury
ordeath. DO NOT run engine inanenclosed
area. Always provide good v entilation.
ALWAYS maintain unit i nsafe o perating
condition. Damaged orworn o ut m uffler can
cause fire orexplosion.
Keep allhardware properly tightened. Check
shear bolts frequently.
Maintain orreplace safety and instruction
labels, asnecessary.
NEVER store u nit w ith fuel i nfuel tank, inside
abuilding where any ignition sources are
present.
Shut off f uel and allow engine tocool
completely before storing inclosed area or
covering unit.
For e xtended storage, clean u nit t horoughly.
See Engine Manual forproper storage.
Use o nly a ttachments oraccessories designed
foryour unit.
Check components frequently. Ifworn o r
damaged, replace with manufacturer's
recommended parts.
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