Preparation; Operation - Simplicity 1692356 Operator's Manual

40" SNOWTHROWER
SAFETYRULES
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Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these roles could result in loss of control
of vehicle, severe personal injury to yourself or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. The tri-
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ALL WARNING, CAUTION, and instructional
messages on this attachment and on your
tractor should be carefully read and obeyed. Per-
sonal bodily injury can result when these instruc-
tions are not followed.
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WARNING
If the auger stalls or the chute plugs, DISEN-
GAGE THE ELECTRIC CLUTCH, STOP THE
ENGINE, REMOVE THE KEY AND SET THE
PARKING BRAKE. WAIT FOR MOVING
PARTS TO STOP. Remove the foreign object
or clear the spout with piece of wood before
restarting the engine. Never place hands into
auger housing or spout to clear jammed
object. Auger may rotate when object is
removed.
Read this manual and the tractor Operator's
Manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the equipment.
Never allow children to operate the machine. Do
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not allow adults to operate it without proper
instruction.
Do not carry passengers.
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Use only attachments or accessories designed
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for your machine. See your dealer for a complete
list of recommended attachments or accessories.
Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
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particularly small children and pets.
Never discharge toward bystanders.
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Make sure:
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a. all nuts and screws are tight and snowthrower
is in good operating condition.
b. all safety devices and shields are';, place and
in good working condition.
c. all adjustments are correct before using unit.

Preparation

Never attempt to make any adjustments while
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engine is running.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the
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snowthrower is to be used and remove all door
mats, sleds, boards, wires and other foreign
objects.
Adjust skid shoe height to clear gravel or crushed
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rock surface.

Operation

Always clear snow up and down the face of
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slopes, and never across the face. Exercise
extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes. Do not attempt to clear steep slopes.
Exercise extreme caution when operating on or
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crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert
for hidden hazards or traffic.
After striking an object or if unit starts to vibrate
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abnormally, stop the engine, disengage electric
clutch, and remove the key. Check for the cause
and any damage before restarting. Before inspect-
ing, make sure all moving parts have stopped.
Take all possible precautions before leaving oper-
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ator's position. Disengage the electric clutch,
lower the attachment, set the parking brake, stop
the engine and remove the key.
Never operate snowthrower near glass enclo-
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sures, automobiles, window wells, dropoffs, etc.
without proper adjustment of snow discharge
angle.
Do not operate machine at high transport speeds
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on slippery surfaces. Use care when backing.
Disengage power to snowthrower when transport-
ing or not in use.
Never operate the snowthrower without good visi-
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bility or light. always be sure your feet are properly
placed on the foot rests and keep a firm hold on
the steering wheel.