MTD 31A-020-900 Snow Blower User Manual


 
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to
the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
Read the Operator’s Manual(s) and follow all warnings
and safety instructions.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the
operator and/or bystanders.
FOR QUESTIONS, CALL 1-800-668-1238
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your atten
-
tion to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their
explanations, deserve your careful attention and under-
standing. The safety warnings do not by themselves
eliminate any danger
. The instructions or warnings they
give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention
measures.
Indicates
danger,
warning or
caution. Attention is required in order to
avoid serious personal injury. May be used
in conjunction with other symbols or pic-
tographs.
SAFETY ALERT:
SYMBOL MEANING
Failure to obey a
safety warning will
result in serious injury to yourself or to oth-
ers. Always follow the safety precautions to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
personal injury.
DANGER:
SYMBOL MEANING
Failure to obey a
safety warning can
result in injury to yourself and others.
Always follow the safety precautions to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
personal injury.
WARNING:
Failure to obey a
safety war
ning may
result in property damage or personal injury
to yourself or to others. Always follow the
safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and personal injury.
CAUTION:
• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE OPERATING
Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the
controls and proper use of the unit.
Do not operate this unit when tired, ill or under the
influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
Children must not operate the unit. Teens must be
accompanied and guided by an adult.
All guards and safety attachments must be installed
properly before operating the unit.
Inspect the unit befor
e use. Replace damaged par
ts.
Make sur
e all fasteners ar
e in place and secur
e.
Replace par
ts that are cracked, chipped or damaged in
any way
. Do not operate the unit with loose or dam
-
aged par
ts.
Carefully inspect the area before starting the unit.
Remove all debris and hard or sharp objects such as
glass, wire, etc.
Clear the area of children, bystanders, and pets. At a
minimum, keep all children, bystanders, and pets out-
side a 50 feet (15m.) radius; there still may be a risk to
bystanders from thrown objects. If you are approached,
stop the unit immediately.
When using the
unit, please r
ead
safety rules instructions before operating
the unit in or
der to ensur
e the safety of the
operator and any bystanders. Please keep
these instructions for later use.
WARNING:
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Rules for Safe Operation Pages 2-7
Operating Instructions Page 8-9
Maintenance Instructions Pages 10-11
Troubleshooting Page 12
Specifications Page 12
Parts List Page 13
Notes Page 14
Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty Page 15
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