Cub Cadet 500 Series Operator's Manual page 3

6. Do not operate machine while under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
7. Muffler and engine become hot and
can cause a burn. Do not touch. Keep
children away.
8. Exercise extreme caution when
operating on or crossing gravel surfaces.
Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
9. Exercise caution when changing
direction and while operating on slopes.
Do not operate on steep slopes.
10. Plan your snow-throwing pattern to
avoid discharge towards windows,
walls, cars etc. Thus, avoiding possible
property damage or personal injury
caused by a ricochet.
11. Never direct discharge at children,
bystanders and pets or allow anyone in
front of the machine.
12. Do not overload machine capacity by
attempting to clear snow at too fast of
a rate.
13. Never operate this machine without
good visibility or light. Always be sure of
your footing and keep a firm hold on the
handles. Walk, never run.
14. Release auger control lever to disengage
power to the auger when transporting
or not clearing snow.
15. Never operate machine at high
transport speeds on slippery surfaces.
Look down and behind and use care
when backing up.
16. After striking a foreign object or if
the machine should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the engine, disconnect
the spark plug wire and ground it
against the engine. Inspect thoroughly
for damage. Repair any damage before
starting and operating.
17. Disengage all control levers and stop
engine before you leave the operating
position (behind the handles). Wait until
the auger comes to a complete stop
before unclogging the chute assembly,
making any adjustments, or inspections.
18. Never put your hand in the discharge
or collector openings. Always use the
clean-out tool provided to unclog the
discharge opening. Do not unclog chute
assembly while engine is running. Shut
off engine and remain behind handles
until all moving parts have stopped
before unclogging.
19. Use only attachments and accessories
approved by the manufacturer (e.g.
wheel weights, tire chains, cabs etc.).
20. When starting engine, pull cord
slowly until resistance is felt, then pull
rapidly. Rapid retraction of starter
cord (kickback) will pull hand and arm
toward engine faster than you can let
go. Broken bones, fractures, bruises or
sprains could result.
21. If situations occur which are not covered
in this manual, use care and good
judgment. Contact Customer Support
for assistance and the name of your
nearest servicing dealer.
Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute
Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside
the discharge chute is the most common
cause of injury associated with snow throwers.
Never use your hand to clean out the discharge
chute.
To clear the chute:
1. SHUT THE ENGINE OFF!
2. Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller
blades have stopped rotating.
3. Always use a clean-out tool, not your
hands.
Maintenance & Storage
1. Never tamper with safety devices. Check
their proper operation regularly. Refer
to the maintenance and adjustment
sections of this manual.
2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting
machine disengage all control levers
and stop the engine. Wait until the
auger come to a complete stop.
Disconnect the spark plug wire and
ground against the engine to prevent
unintended starting.
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
(OEM) parts only. "Use of parts which
do not meet the original equipment
specifications may lead to improper
performance and compromise safety!"
6. Check control levers 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.
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.
11. Always refer to the operator's manual
for proper instructions on off-season
storage.
12. Check fuel line, tank, cap, and fittings
frequently for cracks or leaks. Replace if
necessary.
13. Do not crank engine with spark plug
removed.
14. According to the Consumer Products
Safety Commission (CPSC) and the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),
this product has an Average Useful Life of
seven (7) years, or 60 hours of operation.
At the end of the Average Useful Life
have the machine inspected annually by
an authorized service dealer to ensure
that all mechanical and safety systems
are working properly and not worn
excessively. Failure to do so can result in
accidents, injuries or death.
Do not modify engine
To avoid serious injury or death, do not
modify engine in any way. Tampering with the
governor setting can lead to a runaway engine
and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds.
Never tamper with factory setting of engine
governor.
Notice Regarding Emissions
Engines which are certified to comply with
California and federal EPA emission regulations
for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) are
certified to operate on regular unleaded
gasoline, and may include the following
emission control systems: Engine Modification
(EM), Oxidizing Catalyst (OC), Secondary Air
Injection (SAI) and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if
so equipped.
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