P3 International GSE3226STG, General Instruction Manual

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ENGLISH
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WARNING: 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.
WARNING: The warnings, cautions, and instructions detailed in this manual
cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that occur. It must be
understood by the operator that COMMON SENSE AND CAUTION ARE
FACTORS that cannot be built into this product, but MUST BE SUPPLIED BY
THE OPERATOR.
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE machine until it has been assembled and set
up according to the instructions in “ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS”. Read and
follow all safety rules within this Instruction Manual. Failure to do may result in
serious personal injury.
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IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Reference to right or left side of the snowthrower is determined from
behind the unit in the operator’s position. The “operator’ s position” is defined as
standing directly behind the snowthrower, facing the handle panel.
UNPACKING
1. Remove the master carton from around the gas snowthrower.
2. Set panel aside to avoid tire punctures or personal injury.
3. Remove and discard plastic bag and paper card, if any, that covers unit.
4. Remove any loose parts included with unit (i.e., Operator’s Manual, etc.).
LOOSE PARTS
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to
prevent unintentional starting.
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The augers are secured to the auger shaft with two shear pins and
cotter pins. If you hit a foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower is
designed so that the pins and cotter pins are provided for your conve-
nience. Store in a safe place until needed. See Figure 1.
Fig.2
Assemble the upper handle and lower handle
1. Remove the lower two plastic knobs, cupped washers and carriage bolts from each side of the lower handle
2. Raise the upper handle assembly until it locks over the lower handle
3. Secure the upper handle and lower handle with the two plastic knobs, cupped washers and carriage bolts previously
removed and tighten the upper two plastic knobs. See Fig.2