Maintenance And Storage - Snapper 521E Operator's Manual

Operator Safety
Engine Safety (Continued)
WARNING
Starting engine creates sparking.
Sparking can ignite nearby fl ammable
gases.
Explosion and fi re could result.
• If there is natural or LP gas leakage in area, do not start engine.
• Do not use pressurized starting fl uids because vapors are fl ammable.
WARNING
Running the engine produces heat.
Engine parts, especially muffl er, become
extremely hot.
Failure to observe these safety
instructions could result in severe
thermal burns on contact.
• Never touch a hot engine or muffl er. Allow muffl er, engine cylinder, and
fi ns to cool before touching.
• Remove debris from muffl er area and cylinder area.
• Install and maintain in working order a spark arrester before using
equipment on forest-covered, grass-covered, or brush-covered
unimproved land.
• U.S.A. Models: It is a violation of California Public Resource Code
Section 4442 to use or operate the engine on or near any forest-
covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the exhaust
system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting any applicable local or
state laws. Other states or federal areas may have similar laws.

Maintenance and Storage

This snowthrower must be properly
maintained to ensure safe operation
and performance. Failure to observe the
safety instructions in this manual could
result in death or serious injury.
• When performing any maintenance or repairs on the snowthrower, shut
OFF the engine, disconnect spark plug wire, and keep the wire away
from the plug to prevent someone from accidently starting the engine.
• Check shear bolts and other hardware at frequent intervals for proper
tightness to be sure the snowthrower is in safe working condition.
• Keep nuts and bolts tight and keep snowthrower in good condition.
• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly
and make necessary repairs if they are not functioning properly.
• Components are subject to wear, damage, and deterioration. Frequently
check components and replace with recommended parts, when
necessary.
• Check control operation frequently. Adjust and service as required.
• Use only factory authorized replacement parts when making repairs.
• Always comply with factory specifi cations on all settings and
adjustments.
• Only authorized service locations should be utilized for major service
and repair requirements.
• Use only attachments and accessories approved by the factory (such as
wheel weights, counterweights, or cabs).
• Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running
(except when specifi cally recommended by the factory).
• Do not allow grease or oil to contact the rubber friction wheel or the disc
drive plate. If the disc drive plate or friction wheel come in contact with
grease or oil, damage to the rubber friction wheel will result.
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