Products Covered by This Manual
The following products are covered by this manual:
1695856, 1695994, 1695995, 1695996, 1695997, 1696009, 1696010, 1696011, 1696012,
1696053, 1696054,1696055, 1696056, 1696061, 1696062, 1696063, 1696065, 1696066,
1696067
Manual Contents:
Operator Safety.................................................................... 4
Safety System Tests............................................................. 7
Features and Controls......................................................... 7
Operation.............................................................................. 8
Maintenance....................................................................... 10
Troubleshooting................................................................. 11
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LEFT
and
RIGHT
are as seen from the operator's position.
Operator Safety
Discharge Chute Warning
DANGER
Amputation hazard
The discharge chute contains a rotating impeller to throw snow. Fingers can
quickly become caught in the impeller. Never clear or unclog the discharge chute
with your hands. Always use a clean-out tool.
Failure to observe these safety instructions will result in traumatic amputation
or severe laceration.
Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge chute is the most common
cause of injury associated with snowthrowers. Never use your hands to clean out the
discharge chute.
To safely clear a clogged discharge chute, follow these instructions:
1.
Shut OFF the engine.
2.
Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller blades have stopped rotating.
3.
Always use a clean-out tool, not your hands.
Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words
The safety alert symbol
indicates a potential personal injury hazard. A signal word
(DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used with the alert symbol to designate a degree
or level of hazard seriousness. A safety symbol may be used to represent the type of hazard.
The signal word NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury.
DANGER
indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
will
result in death or serious
injury.
WARNING
indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
could
result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION
indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
could
result in minor or moderate
injury.
NOTICE
addresses practices not related to personal injury.
2-Stage Snowthrower Hazard Symbols
Meaning
Symbol
Meaning
Symbol
Read and understand the
operator's manual before
operating or servicing the unit.
Safety information about
hazards that can result in
personal injury.
Read the operator's manual
before performing service.
Amputation hazard - rotating
impeller.
Amputation hazard - rotating
auger
Amputation hazard - rotating
impeller.
Thrown objects hazard.
Amputation hazard - do not
touch moving parts.
Explosion hazard.
Fire hazard.
Toxic fume hazard.
Shock hazard.
Ear protection recommended
for extended use.
Hot surface hazard.
Remove the key before
performing service.
Keep a safe distance.
Kickback hazard.
Keep children away.
General Safety Warnings
Read the Manual
DANGER
This snowthrower is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.
Read and observe all the safety instructions in this manual. Failure to do so will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Read the operator's manuals before operating the machine. This machine can be
dangerous if used carelessly.
• Save these original instructions for future reference.
• Never operate the snowthrower without all guards, covers, shields, and other safety
protection devices in place and working.
• Stop the engine whenever leaving the operating position.
• Stop the engine and remove the key before unclogging the impeller housing or
discharge chute, and before making repairs or adjustments.
• When leaving the machine, remove the key.
• To reduce the risk of fire, keep the machine clean and free from spilled fuel, oil, and
debris.
WARNING
Read, understand, and follow all the instructions on the snowthrower and in the
operator’s manual before operating this unit. Failure to observe the safety
instructions in this manual could result in death or serious injury.
• Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the snowthrower.
• Make sure you are properly trained before operating the snowthrower.
• Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly.
• Never allow anyone to operate the snowthrower without proper instruction.
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