Simplicity 560 Operator's Manual page 5

Safety Rules
•Be especially careful not to touch
snowthrower parts which might be hot
trom operation. Allow such parts to cool
before attempting to maintain, adjust, or
service.
•If unit starts to vibrate abnormally,
disengage drives and stop the engine.
Check immediately for the cause. Vibra¬
tion is generally a warning of trouble.
•Before leaving operator's position for
any reason: shut off engine, remove key,
and wait for all moving parts to stop.
•Before cleaning, repairing, or inspect¬
ing, make certain all moving parts have
stopped. Remove key and remove spark
plug wire to prevent accidental starting.
•Always use grounded 3 wire plug-in for
electric starting.
•Adjust snow discharge angle for safe
flow when operating near glass enclo¬
sures, automobiles, window wells, drop-
offs, etc.
•Do not overload machine capacity by
clearing snow at too fast a ground speed.
• Never operate machine at high trans¬
port speeds on slippery surfaces. Use
care when backing.
•Disengage auger drive when transport¬
ing or not in use.
•Never operate the snowthrower with¬
out good visibility or light. Always be
sure of your footing.
WARNING
To avoid serious injury do not put
your hands into the auger housing or
discharge spout. If auger stalls or
spout plugs, use the following proce¬
dure to remove objects or clear the
spout.
1. Release both drive levers.
2. Shut off the engine.
3. Wait for moving parts to stop.
4. Use a narrow board to remove
foreign objects and clear the
spout. Never put your hands into
the auger or discharge spout,
because tension buildup due to
plugging could cause parts to
rotate upon clearing.
•Do not change the engine governor
settings or overspeed the engine.
MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
•Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to
be sure the equipment is in safe working
condition.
•Never store equipment with gasoline in
the tank in a building where fumes may
reach an open flame or spark.,Allow the
engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
•Always refer to the Operator's Manual
for important details if snowthrower is to
be stored for an extended period.
•Run auger drive a few seconds after
each completion of throwing snow to
help clear out snow and prevent freeze
up.
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