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OPERATION
l Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts. Keep
clear of discharge opening at all times.
l Always clear snow up and down the face of slopes,
never across the face. Use extreme caution when
changing direction on slopes. Do not attempt to clear
slopes over 17.7%
(100).
l Use extreme caution when operating on or crossing
drives, walks or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards
and traffic.
l Be especially careful not to touch snowthrower parts
which might be hot from operation. Allow such parts
to cool before attempting to maintain, adjust or ser-
vice.
l If unit starts to vibrate abnormally, disengage drives
and stop the engine. Check immediately for the
cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
l Before leaving operator’s position for any reason:
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shut off engine,
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remove the Engine Key and
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wait for all moving parts to stop.
l Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting the unit,
make certain all moving parts have stopped. Remove
the key to prevent accidental starting.
l Always use a grounded, 3-wire plug receptacle for
electric starting.
l Adjust snow discharge angle for safe flow when oper-
ating near glass enclosures, automobiles, window
wells, dropoffs, etc.
l Do not overload machine capacity by clearing snow
at too fast a ground speed.
l Never operate machine at high transport speeds on
slippery surfaces. Use care when backing up.
l Disengage Auger Control when transporting or not in
use.
l Never operate the snowthrower without good
vrsibrlrty
or light. Always be sure of your footing.
l Do not change the engine governor settings or
over-
speed the engine.
l Never direct the discharge chute &bystanders; nor
allow anyone in front of the unit while it is operational.
l Never operate this machine without all of the proper
guards or other safety protective devices in place.
MAINTENANCE
&
STORAGE
l Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to ensure that
the equipment is in safe operating condition.
l Never store equipment with gasoline in the tank in a
building where fumes may reach an open flame or
spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
l Always refer to the Operator’s Manual for important
details if snowthrower is to be stored for an extended
period.
l Run auger drive a few seconds after completion of
throwing snow to help clear out snow and prevent
icing and freeze-up on unit.