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Clearing A Clogged Discharge Chute
Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge
chute is the most common cause of injury associated with snow
throwers. Never use your hand to clean out the discharge chute.
To clear the chute:
SHUT THE ENGINE OFF!
1.
Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller blades have
2.
stopped rotating.
Always use a clean-out tool, not your hands
3.
Maintenance And Storage
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
1.
operation regularly.
Disengage power take-off, lower the attachment, set the
2.
parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent
unintended starting. Wait until the auger/impeller comes to a
complete stop before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting.
Check bolts, and screws for proper tightness at frequent
3.
intervals to keep the machine in safe working condition. Also,
visually inspect machine for any damage.
Do not change the engine governor setting or over-speed the
4.
engine. The governor controls the maximum safe operating
speed of the engine.
Snow thrower shave plates and skid shoes are subject to
5.
wear and damage. For your safety protection, frequently
check all components and replace with original equipment
manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) parts only. “Use of parts which do
not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to
improper performance and compromise safety!”
Check clutch controls periodically to verify they engage and
6.
disengage properly and adjust, if necessary. Refer to the PTO
and safety interlock system in your tractor’s operator’s manual
for instructions.
Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.
7.
Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, etc.
8.
to protect the environment.
Prior to storing, run machine a few minutes to clear snow from
9.
machine and prevent freeze up of auger/impeller.
Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there
10.
is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as a water heater,
furnace ,clothes dryer etc.
Always refer to the operator’s manual for proper instructions
11.
on off-season storage.
WARNING!
Your Responsibility—Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and
follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Safety Symbols
The safety symbols below may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before
attempting to assemble and operate.
Symbol
Description
WARNING— ROTATING BLADES
Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings while machine is running. There are rotating
blades inside
WARNING— ROTATING AUGER
Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the auger/impeller housing or chute
assembly. Contact with the rotating parts can amputate hands and feet.
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