Atlas A5230 User Manual

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Atlas
MODEL = A5230
DUAL-STAGE
SNOW THROWER
A8250 A8280 A1032
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (ANSI B71.3-1975)
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT!
TRAINING 4. lf the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
. aA engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is
1. Read this owner's manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar generally a warning of trouble.
with the controls and proper use of the equipment. Know 5. Stop engine whenever you leave the operating position,
how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly before unclogging the collector/impeller housing or dis-
2. Never allow children to operate equipment. Never allow charge guide, and making any repairs, adjustments, or
adults to operate equipment without proper instruction. inspections.
3. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, especially 6. Take all possible precautions when leaving the vehicle
small children and pets. unattended. Stop the engine, and remove the key.
4. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling. 7. When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting make certain
collector/impeller, and all moving parts have stopped.
PREPERATION Disconnect spark plug wire and keep wire away from plug
. to prevent accidental starting.
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be 8. Do not run engine indoors, except when starting engine
used and remove all door mats, sleds, boards, wires and and for transporting snow thrower in or out of building.
other foreign objects. ; ; Open outside doors. Exhaust fumes are dangerous.
2. Disengage all clutches before starting engine. 9. Do not clear snow across face of slopes. Exercise
3. Do not operate equipment without wearing adequate extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Do
winter outer garments. Wear footwear which will improve not attempt to clear steep slopes.
footing on slippery surfaces. 10. Never operate snow thrower without proper guards,
:. 4. Handle fuel with care, it is highly flammable. plates, or other safety protective devices in place and in
' (a) Use approved fuel container. Operating condition.
x (b) Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine. 11. Never operate snow thrower near glass enclosure,
(c) Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill fuel automobiles, window wells, drop-off, etc. without proper
tank indoors. adjustment of snow discharge angle. Keep children and
(d) Repalce gasoline cap securely and wipe up spilled pets away.
fuel. 12. Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to clear
5. Use extention cords and recepticles as specified by the snow at too fast a rate.
manufacturer, for all units with electric drive motors or 13. Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow anyone in
electric starting motors. front of unit.
6. Adjust collector housing height to clear gravel or crushed 14. Disengage power to collector/impeller when transporting
rock surface. or not in use.
7. Never attempt to make any adjustments while engine is 15. Use only attachments and accessories approved by
running. manufacturer of snow thrower.
8. Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor temperatures 16. Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility or
before starting to clear snow.
9. The operation of any powered machine can result in
foreign objects being thrown into the eyes. Always wear
safety glasses or eye shields during operation or while
performing an adjustment or repair.
OPERATION
light. Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold
on the handles and walk, never run.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
15 Check all bolts, engine mounting bolts, etc. at frequent
intervals for proper tightness to be sure equipment is in
safe working conditon.
1. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts. Keep clear of 2. Never store machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a
discharge opening at all times. building where open flame or spark are present. Allow
2. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
a gravel drive, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden 3. Always refer to owner's guide instructions for important
hazzards or traffic. details if snow thrower is to be stored for an extened
3. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove period.
' wire from spark plug and keep wire away from plug to 4. Run machine a few minutes after throwing snow to pre-
= prevent accidental starting, thoroughly inspect the snow vent freeze up of collector/impeller.
4 thrower for any damage, and repair the damange before 5. Maintain or replace safety and instruction lables, as
restarting and operating the snow thrower.
necessary.
SAVE THIS LITERATURE — THERE WILL BE A HANDLING SERVICE CHARGE OF $2.50 FOR ITS REPLACEMENT
SERVICE DEPARTMENT 201 EAST BRINK ST. HARVARD, ILLINOIS 60033