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Section 1: Safety
5. Allow the engine to cool before storing
in any enclosure.
6. Store gasoline in a cool, well-
ventilated area, safely away from any
spark- or flame-producing equipment.
7. Store gasoline only in an approved
gasoline storage container, safely out
of the reach of children.
8. Use only original equipment
replacement parts. Parts manufactured
by others could present a safety
hazard even though they may fit on
the unit.
9. Store the unit where children will not
have access to it. Always disconnect
the spark plug wire from the spark
plug to prevent accidental starting.
Remove the ignition key from the
ignition keyswitch.
10. Check the tightness of the auger shear
bolts and other fasteners at frequent
intervals. Torque shear bolts to 11 ft.
lbs. (15 Nm).
11. Maintain or replace safety and
instruction decals as needed if they are
damaged or illegible. Refer to the parts
catalog for decal location and ordering
information.
12. Refer to the engine owner manual for
complete engine information.
Safety Decals
For your personal safety and the
safety of others, a number of safety
message decals have been affixed to your
unit. Keep them clean and legible at all
times. Contact your local service dealer or
the factory for replacements if any decals
are damaged or missing.
Refer to the separate parts catalog for
decal locations, part numbers, and
ordering instructions.