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TRAINING
1. Read the operating and service instruction
carefully.
Be thoroughly
and the proper use of the equipment.
stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly.
2. Never allow
children
to operate
Never allow adults to operate the equipment
out proper instruction.
3. Keep the area of operation
particularly
small children
4. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, espec-
ially when operating in reverse.
PREPARATION
1. Thoroughly
inspect the area where the equipment
is to be used and remove all doormats, sleds, boards,
wires, and other foreign objects.
2. Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before
starting the engine.
3. Do not operate
the equipment
adequate
winter
outer
which will improve footing on slippery surfaces. Do
not wear long scarfs or loose fitting
may become entangled in machinery.
4. Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
(a) Use an approved fuel container.
(b) Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.
(c) Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never
fill fuel tank indoors.
(d) Replace
gasoline
cap securely
spilled fuel.
5. Use a grounded
three-wire
equipped with electric starting motors.
6. Adjust the impeller
housing height to clear gravel
or crushed rock surface.
7. Never attempt
to make any adjustments
engine is running (except where specifically
mended by manufacturer).
8. Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor tempera-
tures before starting to clear snow.
OPERATION
1. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all
times.
2. Exercise extreme
caution
crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert
for hidden hazards or traffic.
engers.
3. After
striking
a foreign
remove the wire from the spark plug, thoroughly
inspect the snow thrower for any damage, and .re-
pair the damage before restarting
the snow thrower.
4. If t:le unit should 'start to vibrate abnormally, stop
the engine and check immediately
Vibration
is generally a warning of trouble.
IMPORTANT
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
manual
familiar
with the controls
Know how to
the equipment.
with-
clear of all persons,
and pets.
without
wearing
garments.
Wear footwear
clothing which
and wipe
up
plug-in
for all
units
while the
recom-
when operating
on or
Do not carry pass-
Object, stop the engine,
and operating
for the cause.
5. Stop the engine whenever you leave the operating
position,
before unclogging
or discharge guide, and when making any repairs,
adjustments,
or inspections.
6. Take all possible
precautions
unit: shift into neutral, disengage the drive (prim-
ary) clutch, shut off the engine, and remove the
key.
7. When
cleaning,
repairing,
certain
the impeller
and all moving parts have
stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep
the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental
starti ng. Disconnect
the cord on electric
motor.
8. Do not run the engine indoors, except when start-
ing the
engine
and for transporting
thrower in or out of the building. Open the outside
doors; exhaust fumes are dangerous.
9. Do not clear
snow across the face of slopes.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction
on slopes. Do not attempt to clear steep slopes.
10. Never operate the snow thrower
guards, plates, or other safety protective
in place.
11. Never operate the snow thrower
closures, automobiles, window wells, drop ofts, etc.
without
proper adjustment
angle. Keep children and pets away.
12. Do not overload the machine capacity by attempt-
ing to clear snow at too fast a rate.
13. Never
operate
the
machine
speeds
on
slippery
surfaces.
backing.
14. Never direct
discharge
anyone in front of the unit.
15. Disengage
power
to
the
thrower is transported
or not in use.
16. Use only attachments
and accessories approved
by the manufacturer
of snow thrower
electric starter kits, cabs, etc.).
17. Never operate the snow thrower without g.ood vis-
ibility or light. Always be sure of your footing, and
keep a firm hold on the handles. Walk; never run.
MAINTENANCE
AND STORAGE
1. Check shear bolts, engine mounting
frequent
intervals for proper tightnes~ .to be sure
the equipment is in safe working conditIOn.
2. Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank
inside a building
where open flame or spar~s a:e
present. Allow the engine to cool before storing In
any enclosure.
3. Always refer to owner's
important details if the snow thrower
for an extended period.
4. Run the machine a few minutes after throwing snow
to prevent freeze up of the impeller.
the impeller
housing
when leaving the
or
inspecting,
make
starter
the snow
without
proper
devices
near glass en-
of the snow discharge
at
high
transport
Use
care
when
at bystanders
or allow
impeller
when
snow
(such as
bolts, etc. at
manual
in.structions
for
to be stored
IS
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