Safety
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Oper at o r ’s
P o sit ion
This snowthrower meets or exceeds the ISO standard
8437 in effect at the time of production.
Read and understand the contents of this manual
before the engine is ever started.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you
to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.
Improperly using or maintaining this snowthrower
could result in injury or death. To reduce this potential,
comply with the following safety instructions.
Training
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Read the operating and service instruction manual
carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and
the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop
the unit and disengage the controls quickly.
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Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never
allow adults to operate the equipment without proper
instruction.
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Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly small children, and pets.
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Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, especially
when operating in reverse.
Preparation
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Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to
be used and remove all doormats, sleds, boards, wires,
and other foreign objects.
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Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before
starting the engine.
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Do not operate the equipment without wearing
adequate winter garments. Wear footwear which will
improve footing on slippery surfaces.
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Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
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Use an approved fuel container.
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Never add fuel to a running or hot engine.
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Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill
fuel tank indoors.
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Replace gasoline caps securely and wipe up spilled
fuel.
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Adjust the collector housing height to clear gravel or
crushed rock surface.
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Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine
is running (except where specifically recommended by
manufacturer).
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Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor temperatures
before starting to clear snow.
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The operation of any powered machine can result in
foreign objects being thrown into the eyes. Always wear
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