SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Careful operation is your best insurance against an accident. Read this section carefully before operating the tractor
and snowblower. All operators, no matter how experienced they may be, should read this and other manuals related to
the tractor and snowblower before operating. It is the owner's legal obligation to instruct all operators in safe operation
of the snowblower.
TRAINING
This symbol, "Safety Alert Symbol", is used
throughout this manual and on the snowblower’s
safety labels to warn of the possibility of personal
injury. Please take special care in reading and
understanding the safety precautions before
operating the snowblower or the tractor.
1. Read this owner's manual carefully. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and proper use of the
snowblower. Know how to stop the unit and
disengage the controls quickly.
2. Never allow children to operate snowblower. Never
allow adults to operate snowblower without proper
instructions.
3. No one should operate the unit while intoxicated or
while taking medication that impairs the senses or
reactions.
4. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly small children and pets.
PREPARATION
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the snowblower
is to be used and remove door mats, all foreign
objects and the like.
2. Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before
starting engine.
3. Do not operate the snowblower without wearing
adequate winter outer garments. Wear footwear
that will improve footing on slippery surfaces.
4. Handle fuel with care, it is highly flammable.
a) Use approved fuel container.
b) Never add fuel to a running engine or hot
engine.
c) Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never
fill fuel tank indoors.
d) Replace fuel cap securely and wipe up spilled
fuel.
5. Adjust the height of the snowblower to clear gravel
or crushed rock surface.
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6. Never attempt to make any adjustments while the
engine (motor) is running (except when specifically
recommended by manufacturer).
7. Let engine (motor), tractor and snowblower adjust
to outdoor temperatures before starting to clear
snow.
8. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during
operation or while performing an adjustment or
repair to protect eyes from foreign objects that may
be thrown from the machine.
OPERATION
1. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all
times.
2. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or
crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert
for hidden hazards or traffic. Do not carry
passengers.
3. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine
(motor), disconnect the wire from the spark plug(s)
and keep wire away to prevent accidental starting.
Thoroughly inspect the snowblower for any damage
and repair damage before restarting and operating
the snowblower.
4. If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop
the engine (motor) and check immediately for the
cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
5. Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the
operating position.
6. Take all possible precautions when leaving the
machine unattended. Disengage the power take-off,
lower the attachment, set the parking brake, stop
the engine and remove the key.
7. When cleaning, unclogging, repairing or inspecting,
make certain the collector/impeller and all moving
parts have stopped. Disconnect wire from the spark
plug(s) and keep wire away to prevent accidental
starting.
