Briggs & Stratton 1696004 Snow Blower User 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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rights reserved.
The images in this document are representative, and are meant
to compliment the instructional copy they accompany. Your unit
may vary from the images displayed. LEFT and RIGHT are as
seen from the operator's position.
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 outthe 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.
Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words
The safety alert symbol indicates a potential personal injury
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
MeaningSymbolMeaningSymbol
Read and understand the
operator's manual before
operating or servicing the
unit.
Safetyinformationabout
hazards that can result
in personal injury.
Readtheoperator'smanual
before performing service.
Amputation hazard -
rotating impeller.
Amputationhazard-rotating
auger
Amputation hazard -
rotating impeller.
Thrown objects hazard.Amputation hazard - do
not touch moving parts.
Explosion hazard.Fire hazard.
Toxic fume hazard.Shock hazard.
Ear protection
recommendedforextended
use.
Hot surface hazard.
Remove the key before
performing service.
Keep a safe distance.
Kickback hazard.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.
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