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WARNING
IMPROPER CLOTHING AND SAFETY GEAR
could
result in death or serious injury. Wear adequate winter
gear, protective gloves and footwear which will
improve footing on slippery surfaces.
DO NOT
wear
loose clothing or jewelry and tie back hair that may get
caught in rotating parts.
THROWN OBJECTS
could result in death or serious
injury. Wear safety goggles to protect eyes.
CAUTION
IMPROPER MAINTENANCE
may result in minor or
moderate injury. Make sure all hardware is tight, all
safety devices are in place and all adjustments
correct. Check function of all controls before starting
engine.
NOTE:
This product is equipped with an internal
combustion type engine. DO NOT use unit on or near
any unimproved, forest-covered or brush covered land
unless exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester
meeting applicable local, state or federal laws. A spark
arrester, if it is used, must be maintained in effective
working order by operator.
Frozen Impeller
IMPORTANT:
Before engine start check Impeller to be
sure it is not frozen. With key in "Stop" position,
squeeze Attachment Clutch Lever to Engaged position
and pull Recoil Starter Handle. If Impeller is frozen,
(cannot pull Starter Handle) move unit to a heated area
and thaw to prevent possible damage.
Engine Fuel
WARNING
FLAMMABLE FUEL
and its
EXPLOSIVE VAPORS
can result in death or serious injury. Handle fuel with
extreme care.
ALWAYS
use an approved fuel
container.
NO
Smoking!
NO
Lighted Materials!
NO
Open Flames! Allow engine to cool before any
service.
Check and add fuel if required. Refer to General
Maintenance Section.
Crankcase Oil
Check that the engine crankcase oil is full using dipstick.
Refer to General Maintenance Section.
Differential Lock Knob
(110,112,113)
Differential Lock Knob is located on the left wheel hub.
With differential locked, power is applied equally to both
wheels.
To engage differential lock:
• Pull and turn knob to "Locked" (1)
position and release (knob will snap in
place when positioned correctly).
To resume differential action for
transport:
• Pull and turn knob to "Unlocked" (2)
position and release.
Axle Lock Pin
(108, 109, 115)
The axle lock pin is located on the right wheel hub.
Moving pin from the hub to the axle shaft allows the right
wheel to turn freely. Power is applied to left wheel only.
Scraper Blade
The scraper blade allows the back of the housing to
keep better contact with the surface being cleared. It
also prevents damage to the housing from normal wear.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT allow Scraper Blade to wear or
Auger / Impeller housing will become damaged.
Runners
For operation on gravel surface, lower Runners so that
housing will not pick up gravel. On concrete, blacktop or
packed snow surfaces raise Runners so that Scraper
Blade scrapes clean. To reduce tendency of housing to
ride up over heavy wet or hard-packed snow, remove
Runners and reinstall with their narrow edge down.
Headlight
CAUTION
VISUAL OBSTRUCTION
can reduce visibility and
cause an accident. Operate unit only when there is
good visibility and light.
The headlight operates only when the engine is running.
Adjust the headlight: loosen the hardware, position light
and retighten hardware.
NOTE:
Lamp remains "On" at all times for longer lamp
life. Lamp is more sensitive to fatigue failure when unlit
than when lit.
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