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Section 1: Safety
22. Be extremely careful when operating
on or crossing gravel drives, walks or
roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards
or traffic. Remove any hearing
protection.
23. Do not overload the machine capacity
by attempting to clear snow at too
fast a rate.
24. After striking a foreign object, stop
the engine, remove the wire from the
spark plug, thoroughly inspect the
unit for any damage, and repair the
damage before restarting and operat-
ing the unit.
25. Use only attachments and accessories
that are approved for use with the unit
(such as wheel weights, counter-
weights, cabs, and the like). Contact
an authorized dealer or the factory if
you are not sure about the use of any
attachment or accessory.
26. Operate the unit only in daylight or in
good artificial light. Always be sure of
your footing, and keep a firm hold on
the handlebars. Walk; never run.
27. Do not tamper with the engine gover-
nor settings. The governor controls
the maximum safe engine operating
speed and protects the engine and
moving parts from damage. Contact
your local engine dealer for service if
a problem exists.
28. Disengage the auger drive when the
unit is being transported or is not in
use. Disconnect the spark plug wire
from the spark plug to prevent acci-
dental starting.
29. Do not touch the muffler or other en-
gine parts which may be hot from op-
eration. Wait for parts to cool com-
pletely before inspecting, cleaning or
repairing the unit.
30. Never operate the unit near buildings,
glass enclosures, automobiles, win-
dow wells, drop-offs, etc., without
first properly adjusting the discharge
angle and direction. Keep children and
pets away.
31. Never direct discharge at persons, an-
imals, vehicles or buildings. Never
allow anyone in front of the unit when
the engine is running.
32. Disengage the auger and wheel drives
if you are approached by any child,
inattentive person or pet.
33. Run the unit for a few minutes after
use to prevent freeze-up. Remove any
snow from the unit (snow can melt,
re-freeze and jam the unit).
Maintenance and Storage
1. When the unit is stopped for servicing,
inspection, storage, or to change an
attachment or an accessory,
disconnect the spark plug wire from
the spark plug and secure the wire
away from the plug. Allow the engine
to cool before making inspections, ad-
justments or performing any
maintenance.
2. Maintain the unit and all attachments
and accessories in safe working
condition.
3. Never perform any maintenance while
the engine is running, or when the
spark plug wire is connected to the
spark plug.
4. Do not store the unit or fuel container
inside an enclosure where there is an
open flame or spark, or where ignition
sources are present, such as: hot
water and space heaters, furnaces,
clothes dryers, stoves, electric motors,
etc.
5. Allow the engine to cool before storing
in any enclosure.
6. Store gasoline in a cool, well-venti-
lated area, safely away from any spark-
or flame-producing equipment.
7. Store gasoline only in an approved
gasoline storage container, safely out
of the reach of children.
8. Use only original equipment replace-
ment parts. Parts manufactured by
others could present a safety hazard
even though they may fit on the unit.
9. Store the unit where children will not
have access to it. Always disconnect
the spark plug wire from the spark
plug to prevent accidental starting. On
units equipped with the electric start-
ing, store the power cord in a secure
place, safely out of the reach of
children.
10. Check the tightness of the auger shear
bolts and other fasteners at frequent
intervals to be sure the unit is in safe
working condition. Torque shear bolts
to 11 ft. lbs. (15 Nm).
11. Maintain or replace safety and instruc-
tion decals as needed if they are dam-
aged or illegible.
12. Refer to the separate Engine Owner’s
Manual for complete engine operating
and maintenance information.
13. Refer to the “storage” instructions in
this Manual and in the Engine Owner’s
Manual if the unit is to be stored for an
extended period.
Safety Decals
For your personal safety and the safety of
others, a number of safety message decals
have been affixed to your unit. Keep them
clean and legible at all times. Contact your
local service dealer or the factory for re-
placements if any decals are damaged or
missing.
Refer to the parts listing for decal
locations, part numbers, and ordering
instructions.
