Briggs & Stratton 1696563, Operator'S Manual

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WARNING
Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless,
poison gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nau-
sea, fainting, or death.
• Start and run the engine outdoors.
• Do not run the engine in an enclosed area, even if
doors and windows are open.
WARNING
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the
presence of children. Children are often attracted to the
unit and the operating activity. Never assume that children
will remain where you last saw them.
• Keep children out of the area during operation.
Children are often attracted to the equipment. Be
mindful of all persons present.
• Be alert and turn the unit off if children enter the area.
• Never allow children to operate the unit.
• Use extra care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
Children may be present.
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explo-
sive. Always handle fuel with extreme care.
Failure to observe these safety instructions can cause a
fire or explosion which will result in severe burns or death.
When Adding Fuel
• Turn off engine and let cool at least 2 minutes before
removing the fuel cap and adding fuel.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors or in a well ventilated area.
• Do not overfill the fuel tank. To allow for the expansion
of gasoline, do not fill above the bottom of the fuel tank
neck.
• Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights,
heat, and other ignition sources.
• Check fuel lines, cap, and fittings frequently for cracks
or leaks. Replace if necessary.
• Use an approved fuel container.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting
engine.
When Starting Engine
• Ensure that spark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and air clean-
er (if equipped) are in place and secured.
• Do not crank the engine with the spark plug removed.
• If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine, but
move the snowthrower away from the area of the spill,
and avoid creating any source of ignition, until the fuel
vapors have dissipated.
• Do not over-prime the engine. Follow the engine start-
ing instructions in this manual.
• If the engine floods, set choke (if equipped) to OPEN/
RUN position, move throttle (if equipped) to FAST
position and crank until engine starts.
When Operating Equipment
• Do not tip the snowthrower at an angle which causes
the fuel to spill.
• Do not choke the carburetor to stop the engine.
• Never run the engine with the air cleaner assembly (if
equipped) or the air filter (if equipped) removed.
When Changing Oil
• If you drain the oil from the top oil fill tube, the fuel tank
must be empty or fuel can leak out and result in a fire
or explosion.
When Transporting Equipment
• Transport with fuel tank EMPTY, or with fuel shut-off
valve OFF.
When Storing Gasoline or Equipment With Fuel in
Tank
• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, or
other appliances that have pilot light or other ignition
source because they can ignite fuel vapors.
WARNING
Objects can be picked up by the auger and thrown from
the chute. Never discharge snow toward bystanders
or allow anyone in front of the snowthrower. Failure to
observe these safety instructions will result in death or
serious injury.
• Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during oper-
ation, and while performing an adjustment or repair.
• Always be aware of the direction the snow is being
thrown. Nearby pedestrians, pets, or property may be
harmed by objects being thrown.
• Be aware of your environment while operating the
snowthrower. Don’t run over items such as gravel,
doormats, newspapers, toys, and rocks hidden under
snow, as they can all be thrown from the chute or jam
in the auger.
• Use extreme caution when operating on or crossing
gravel drives, walks, or roads.
• Adjust the collector housing height to clear gravel or
crushed rock surface.
• Never operate the snowthrower near glass enclo-
sures, automobiles, window wells, drop-offs, and the
like without proper adjustment of the discharge chute
angle.
• Familiarize yourself with the area in which you plan to
operate the snowthrower. Mark off boundaries of walk-
ways and driveways.