7. Muffler and engine b ecome hot a nd can cause abum. D o
not t ouch.
8. Exercise extreme caution w hen operating onorcrossing
gravel surfaces. Stay a lert f orhidden h azards ortraffic.
9. Exercise caution w hen c hanging direction and while
operating onslopes.
10. Plan your s now throwing pattern t oavoid d ischarge
towards windows, walls, cars etc. T oavoid property
damage orpersonal injury caused b yaricochet.
11. Never direct discharge atchildren, bystanders
and pets
orallow anyone infront o fthemachine.
12. Donot o verload machine capacity byattempting toclear
snow attoo fast o fa rate.
13. Never operate t his machine without good v isibility or
light. A lways b esure ofyour f ooting a nd keep afirmhold
onthehandles. Walk, never r un.
14. Disengage
power totheauger/impe{ler
when
transporting
ornotinuse.
15. Never operate m achine athigh transport speeds o n
slippery surfaces. Look d own and behind a nd usecare
when inreverse.
16. Ifthemachine should s tart t ovibrate a bnormally,
stop the
engine, disconnect
thespark plug and ground i tagainst
theengine. Inspect thoroughly fordamage. Repair any
damage before s tarting a nd operating.
17. Disengage
allclutch {overs and stop
engine before you
leave the operating position (behind the handles). Wait
until the augedimpeller
comes to a complete stop before
unclogging the discharge chute, making any
adjustments, or inspections.
18. Never put your hand in the discharge or collector
openings. Always use a clearing tool to unclog the
discharge opening.
19. Use only attachments and accessories approved by the
manufacturer (e.g. wheel weights, tire chains, cabs etc.).
20. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual,
use care and good judgment. Contact your dealer or
telephone 1-800-800-7310
for assistance and the name
of your nearest servicing dealer.
Maintenance AndStorage
1.
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
operation regularly.
2.
Disengage all clutch levers and stop engine. Wait until
the auger/impeller come to a complete stop. Disconnect
the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to
prevent unintended starting before cleaning, repairing, or
inspecting.
3.
Check bolts, and screws for proper tightness at frequent
intervals to keep the machine in safe working condition.
Also, visually inspect machine for any damage.
4.
Do not change the engine governor setting or over-speed
the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe
operating speed of the engine.
5.
Snow thrower shave plates and skid shoes are subject to
wear and damage. For your safety protection, frequently
check all components and replace with original
equipment manufacturer's (O.E.M.) parts only. "Use of
parts which do not meet the original equipment
specifications may lead to improper performance and
compromise safety!"
6.
Check clutch controls periodically to verify they engage
and disengage properly and adjust, if necessary. Refer to
the adjustment section in this operator's manual for
instructions.
7.
Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
8.
Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas,
oil, etc. to protect the environment.
9.
Prior to storing, run machine a few minutes to clear snow
from machine and prevent freeze up of auger/impeller.
10. Never store the machine or fuel container inside where
there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as a water
heater, furnace, clothes dryer etc.
11. Always refer to the operator's manual for proper
instructions on off-season storage.
YourResponsibility:
Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who
read, understand and follow the warnings and
instructions in this manual and on the machine.