Operator Safety - Briggs & Stratton 1695979 Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual

Products Covered by This Manual
The following products are covered by this manual:
1695979, 1695984, 1695985, 1695986, 1695987, 1695988,
1696000, 1696001, 1696002, 1696003, 1696004, 1696005,
1696006, 1696007, 1696024, 1696025, 1696026, 1696028,
1696029, 1696030, 1696080, 1696081, 1696082, 1696083,
1696123, 1696125
Manual Contents:

Operator Safety.................................................................... 2

Safety System Tests............................................................. 7
Features and Controls......................................................... 8
Operation.............................................................................. 9
Maintenance....................................................................... 14
Troubleshooting................................................................. 18
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Operator Safety
Discharge Chute Warning
DANGER
Amputation hazard
The discharge chute contains a rotating impeller to throw
snow. Fingers can quickly become caught in the impeller.
Never clear or unclog the discharge chute with your
hands. Always use a clean-out tool.
Failure to observe these safety instructions will result in
traumatic amputation or severe laceration.
Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge
chute is the most common cause of injury associated with
snowthrowers. Never use your hands to clean out the discharge
chute.
To safely clear a clogged discharge chute, follow these
instructions:
1. Shut OFF the engine.
2. Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller blades have
stopped rotating.
3. Always use a clean-out tool, not your hands.
2
Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words
The safety alert symbol
hazard. A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is
used with the alert symbol to designate a degree or level of
hazard seriousness. A safety symbol may be used to represent
the type of hazard. The signal word NOTICE is used to address
practices not related to personal injury.
DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE addresses practices not related to personal injury.
2-Stage Snowthrower Hazard Symbols
Symbol Meaning
Safety information about
hazards that can result
in personal injury.
Amputation hazard -
rotating impeller.
Amputation hazard -
rotating impeller.
Amputation hazard - do
not touch moving parts.
Fire hazard.
Shock hazard.
Hot surface hazard.
Keep a safe distance.
Keep children away.
Regional Warnings
WARNING
U.S.A. Models: Certain components in this product and
its related accessories contain chemicals known to the
state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
indicates a potential personal injury
Symbol Meaning
Read and understand the
operator's manual before
operating or servicing the
unit.
Read the operator's manual
before performing service.
Amputation hazard - rotating
auger
Thrown objects hazard.
Explosion hazard.
Toxic fume hazard.
Ear protection
recommended for extended
use.
Remove the key before
performing service.
Kickback hazard.