IMPOR ANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR WALK-BEHIND SNOW THROWERS _lb THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR SNOW THROWER. To reduce the potential for any injury, comply with the following safety instructions. Failure to comp|y with the instructions may result in personal injury. TRAINING 5_ Stop engine whenever you leave the operating position, before unclogging the augerlimpel_,r housing or discharge guide, and making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections. 1. Read this owner's guide carefully.
Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly. 2. Never allow children to operate equipment. Never allow adults to operate equipment without proper instructions. 6. Take all possible precautions when leaving the unit un- attended. Disengage the auger/impeller, shift into neutral, stop the engine, and remove the key. 3. No one should operate this unit while intoxicated or while taking medication that impairs the senses or reactions. 7. When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain auger/impeller and all moving parts have stopped.
Discon- nect spark plug wire and keep away from plag to prevent accidental starting. 4. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, especialLy small children and pets. 5. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, especially when operating in reverse. 8. Do not run engine indoors, except when starting engine and transporting snow thrower in or out of building. Open doors. Exhaust fumes are dangerous. PREPARATION 1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all door mats, sleds, boards, wires and other foreign objects. 9. Do not clear snow across the face of slopes. Exercise ex- treme caution when changing direction on slopes.
Do not at- tempt to clear steep slopes. 10. Never operate snow thrower without guards, plates, or other safety protection devices in place. 2. Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before starting engine. 11. Never operate snow thrower near glass enclosures, automobiles, windows wells, drop offs, etc., without proper adjustment of snow thrower discharge angle. Keep children and pets away. 3. Do not operate equipment without wearing adequate winter outer garments. Wear footwear which will improve footing on slippery surfaces. 4. Check the fuel before starting the engine. Gasoline is an ex- tremely flammable fuel.
Do not fill the gasoline tank indoors, while the engine is running, or while the engine is still hot. Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe off any spilled gasoline before starting the engine as it may cause_a fire or explosion. 12. Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate. 13. Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on slip- pery surfaces. Look behind and use care when backing. 14. Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow anyone in front of unit. 5. Use a grounded three wire plug-in for all units with electric drive motors or etectric starting motors. 15. 6. Adjust auger housing height to clear gravel or crushed rock surface.
Disengage power to auger/impeller when transporting or not in use. 7. Never attempt to make any adjustments while engine is run- ning (except where specifically recommended by manufacturer). 16. Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of snow thrower (such as wheel weights, counterweights, cabs, etc.). 17. Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility or light. Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold on the handles. Walk, never run. 8. Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor temperature before starting to clear snow. 9.
Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation or while performing an adjustment or repair, to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the machine in any direction. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OPERATION 1. Check shear bolts, engine mounting bolts, etc., at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure equipment is in safe working condition. 1, Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts. Keep clear of discharge opening at all times. 2. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. Do not carry passengers. 2.
Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present, such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, and the like. Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. 3. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove wire from spark plug, and thoroughly inspect the snow thrower for any damage. Repair the damage before restarting and operating the snow thrower. 3. Always refer to owner's manual instructions for important details if snow thrower is to be stored for an extended period. 4. If the snow thrower should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check immediately for the cause.
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. 4. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary. 5. Run machine a few minutes after throwing snow to prevent freeze up of auger/impeller.