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Operator Safety
Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of unit,
severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. The triangle
text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed.
GENERAL WARNING
• Know the unit's controls and how to stop quickly. READ
THE OPERATOR'S MANUALS.
• Read and obey all safety decals.
• Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the
instructions, to operate the unit.
• Disengage the PTO. Shut off the engine and wait for
all moving parts to stop before attaching, adjusting, or
disconnecting any part of the collection system.
• Use only attachments or accessories designed for
your machine. See your dealer for a complete list of
recommended attachments or accessories.
• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly small children, and pets.
• Never direct discharge towards bystanders.
• Make sure all hardware is secure and that snow blade
is in good operating condition.
• Check to be sure all safety devices and shields are in
place.
• Check that all adjustments are correct before using this
unit.
• Gasoline is highly flammable. Follow all precautions
listed in your tractor's operator's manual.
• Always wear eye protection while operating and
performing adjustments to protect eyes from debris
thrown by the blade.
• DO NOT turn sharply when travelling alongside a
building or any object. Slow down before turning.
• DO NOT carry passengers.
• For added stability and to prevent tipping or loss of
control:
a. Use reduced speed on uneven ground and when
turning corners.
• Never operate on slopes greater than 17.6% (10°).
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WARNING
ALWAYS shut off the tractor.
Before leaving the operator's position for any reason,
engage the parking brake, disengage the PTO, stop the
engine and remove the key.
To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine and rider free of
grass, leaves and excess grease. Do not stop or park
rider over dry leaves, grass or combustible materials.
CAUTION
Before you begin operating the unit be certain you have
read all of the safety and operational information of this
instruction sheet, as well as the Operator's Manual for
the tractor and any other attachments.
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