Use and Care Manual

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SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
17. Disengage all control levers, stop engine, remove the
safety key or disconnect spark plug wire before you leave
the operating position (behind the handles). Wait until the
auger comes to a complete stop before unclogging the chute
assembly, making any adjustments, or inspections.
18. Never put your hand in the discharge or collector openings.
Always use the clean-out tool provided to unclog the
discharge opening. Do not unclog chute assembly while
engine is running. Shut off engine, remove the safety key or
disconnect spark plug wire. Remain behind handles until all
moving parts have stopped before unclogging.
19. Use only attachments and accessories approved by the
manufacturer (e.g. wheel weights, tire chains, cabs etc.).
20. When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt,
then pull rapidly. Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback)
will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let
go. Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could result.
21. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual,
use care and good judgment. Contact Customer Support for
assistance and the name of your nearest servicing dealer.
CLEARING A CLOGGED DISCHARGE CHUTE
Hand contact with the rotating impeller or auger inside the
discharge chute is the most common cause of injury associated
with snow blowers. Never use your hand to clean out the
discharge chute.
To clear the chute:
1. SHUT THE ENGINE OFF!
2. Remove the safety key or disconnect spark plug wire.
3. Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller or auger has stopped
rotating.
4. Always use a clean-out tool, not your hands.
MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
1. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
operation regularly. Refer to the maintenance and
adjustment sections of this manual.
2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting machine, disengage
all control levers, stop the engine, remove the safety key or
disconnect spark plug wire. Wait until the auger comes to a
complete stop.
3. Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at frequent
intervals to keep the machine in safe working condition. Also,
visually inspect machine for any damage.
4. Do not change the engine governor setting or over-speed the
engine. The governor controls the maximum safe operating
speed of the engine.
5. Snow blower shave plates and skid shoes are subject to
wear and damage. For your safety protection, frequently
check all components and replace with original equipment
manufacturer’s (OEM) parts only. “Use of parts which do
not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to
improper performance and compromise safety!”
6. Check control levers periodically to verify they engage and
disengage properly and adjust, if necessary. Refer to the
adjustment section in this operator’s manual for instructions.
7. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
8. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, etc.
to protect the environment.
9. Prior to storing, run machine a few minutes to clear snow
from machine and prevent freeze up of auger.
10. Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there
is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as a water heater,
furnace, clothes dryer, etc.
11. Always refer to the operator’s manual for proper instructions
on off-season storage.
12. Check fuel line, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for cracks or
leaks. Replace if necessary.
13. Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.
14. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission
(CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),
this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years,
or 60 hours of operation. At the end of the Average Useful
Life have the machine inspected annually by an authorized
service dealer to ensure that all mechanical and safety
systems are working properly and not worn excessively.
Failure to do so can result in accidents, injuries or death.
DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE
To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any
way. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway
engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper
with factory setting of engine governor.
NOTICE REGARDING EMISSIONS
Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal
EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment)
are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and
may include the following emission control systems: Engine
Modification (EM), Oxidizing Catalyst (OC), Secondary Air
Injection (SAI) and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so equipped.