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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - continued
OM 0352SB-A
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NOTICE
A safe operator is the best assurance against accidents. All operators, no matter how experienced
they may be, should read this operator's manual and all other related manuals before attempting to
operate the snowblower. Please read the following section and pay particular attention to all safety
recommendations contained in this manual and those labeled on the snowblower and on the tractor.
SNOWBLOWER
Before Operation
1. Read and understand both the tractor and
this operator's manual before operating the
equipment. Know how to operate all
controls and how to stop the unit and
disengage the controls quickly. Lack of
knowledge could lead to accidents.
2. Never wear loose, torn, or bulky clothing
around the tractor and the snowblower. It
may catch on moving parts or controls,
causing injury.
3. Before and during seasons, thoroughly
inspect the area where the snowblower is
to be used and remove all objects that may
be thrown or cause damage to the
snowblower.
4. Set transmission to neutral and disengage
clutch, if equipped, before starting the
engine.
5. Do not operate snowblower in wintertime
without wearing adequate winter garments.
Always wear protective clothing.
6. Handle gasoline or diesel fuel with care.
Gasoline is highly flammable and its
vapors are explosive. Use an approved
fuel container. Never add fuel to a running
engine or hot engine (allow to cool several
minutes). Keep matches, cigarettes,
cigars, pipes, open flames or sparks away
from the fuel tank or fuel container. Always
fill fuel tank outdoors and to about one inch
from the top using a funnel or spout to
prevent spilling. Replace the machine fuel
cap and container cal securely and clean
up any spilled fuel before starting the
engine.
7. Never attempt to make any adjustments
while engine is running. Read this manual
carefully to acquaint yourself with the
snowblower as well as the tractor
operator's manual. Working with unfamiliar
snowblower can lead to accidents. Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls and
proper use of the snowblower.
8. Keep all safety guards in place and verify
hardware for proper tightening.
9. Check for moving parts excessive wear
regularly. Replace worn parts with genuine
parts.
10. Replace all missing, illegible, or damaged
safety and warning decals. See list of
decals in operator's manual.
11. Keep safety decals clean of dirt and grime.
12. Be sure any interlock switches are
functioning correctly so the engine cannot
be started unless the Forward Speed
Control lever is in the Neutral position and
the PTO clutch is in the disengaged
position. Also, the engine should stop is
the operator lifts of the seat with the PTO
clutch in the engaged position.
13. Do not modify or alter this snowblower or
any of its components, or any snowblower
function without first consulting your dealer.
14. Make sure the tractor is counterweighted
as recommended by your dealer. Weights
provide the necessary balance to improve
stability, traction and steering.