Manual

Owner's Manual
Never attempt to clear auger of debris orclogged snow whileequipment is
engaged or engine is running. Cloggedor blockedaugers store energy
and can rotate unexpectedly, EVENWITH ENGINE OFE
• Stop engine and remove keys when performing maintenance on
equipment.
• Never leave theequipment unattendedwhile engine is running. Always
disengage the auger and traction controls, stop engine,and remove keys.
• Keep children, pets, and others out of the areaduring operation.Children
are often attracted to the equipment. Be mindful of all persons present.
o Keep all loose clothing far away from front of snow thrower and auger.
Scarves, mittens, dangling drawstrings, loose clothes and pants can
quickly become caught in the rotatingdevice and dismemberment wilt
occur.Tie up tong hair and removejewelry.
• The snow thrower is intended to removesnow only. Do not use for
purposes other than what is intended.
• Do not clear snowacross the face of slopes. Exerciseextreme cautionwhen
changingdirectionon slopes.Do not attemptto clear steepslopes.
• Do not usethe snow thrower on surfaces above ground level such as roofs
of residences, garages, porches or other such structures or buildings.
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• Uncloggingthe discharge chute isa hazardous activity. Clogged or
blocked augers store energy and can rotate unexpectedly,even with
engine off.
• Never place hands inor near discharge chute.
• With engine OFF,wait for all moving parts to cease movement, then with a
stick, clearthe chute. Even with engine off, parts may rotateand
dismemberment can occur.
• Clogged snow can hide other obstructions inthe chute andcause damage
to the equipment, impeller orauger. Take precautionswhen restating the
equipment after snow removal.
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• Be aware of your environment while operating equipment. Running over
itemssuch as gravel, doormats, newspapers, toys, and rocks hidden
undersnow, can all be thrownfrom chute or jam in the auger.
• Always be aware of the direction thesnow is beingthrown. Nearby
pedestrians, pets or property may beharmed by objects beingthrown.
• Familiarize yourself with the area you planto work. Mark off boundaries of
walkways and driveways to prevent property damage from thrown objects.
• Take caution when snow throwing inunfamiliar areas. Stay alert for hidden
hazards and traffic.
• After strikinga foreign object, turn engine OFF, wait for moving parts to
cease movement, andcheck immediatelyfor damage. Ifdamaged, repair
before starting and operating snow thrower.
• With engine OFF,wait for moving parts to stop and always use a stick to
clear discharge chute.
• If unit vibrates abnormally,turn engine OFE Vibration isgenerally a
warning of trouble. See an authorized dealer if necessaryfor repairs.
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• Start and run engine outdoors.
• Do not start or run engine inenclosedarea, even ifdoors or
windows are open.
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WHEN ADDING FUEL
• Turnengine OFF and let enginecool at least2 minutes before
removing gas cap.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors or inwell-ventilated area.
, Donot overfillfuel tank.
• Keep gasolineaway from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and
other ignition sources.
• Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks.
Replace ifnecessary.
WHEN STARTING ENGINE
• Makesure spark plug, muffler,fuel cap and air cleaner are in place.
• Do not crank enginewith spark plug removed.
° iffuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.
• Ifengine floods, set choke to OPEN/RUN position, place throttle in
FASTand crank until engine starts.
WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT
• Do not choke carburetorto stop engine.
WHEN TRANSPORTING EQUIPMENT
° Transport with fuel tank EMPTY.
WHEN STORING GASOLINE OR EQUIPMENT WMTHFUEL iNTANK
o Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters or other appliances
that have pilotlight or other ignitionsource becausethey can ignite
gasoline vapors.
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