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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 & Storage
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper 1.
operation regularly. Refer to the maintenance and
adjustment sections of this manual.
Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting machine 2.
disengage all control levers and stop the engine. Wait until
the auger/impeller come to a complete stop. Disconnect
the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to
prevent unintended starting.
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 4.
the 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 (OEM) parts only. “Use of parts which do
not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to
improper performance and compromise safety!”
Check control levers periodically to verify they engage 6.
and disengage properly and adjust, if necessary. Refer
to the adjustment section in this operator’s manual for
instructions.
Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
7.
necessary.
Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, 8.
etc. to protect the environment.
Prior to storing, run machine a few minutes to clear snow 9.
from machine and prevent freeze up of auger/impeller.
Never store the machine or fuel container inside where 10.
there 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 11.
instructions on off-season storage.
Check fuel line, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for cracks
12.
or leaks. Replace if necessary.
Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.
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According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission 14.
(CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),
this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years,
or 60 hours of operation. At the end of the Average Useful
Life have the machine inspected annually by an authorized
service dealer to ensure that all mechanical and safety
systems are working properly and not worn excessively.
Failure to do so can result in accidents, injuries or death.
Do not modify engine
To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any
way. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway
engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper
with factory setting of engine governor.
Notice Regarding Emissions
Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal
EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment)
are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and
may include the following emission control systems: Engine
Modification (EM), Oxidizing Catalyst (OC), Secondary Air
Injection (SAI) and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so equipped.
Spark Arrestor
WARNING!
This machine is equipped with an
internal combustion engine and should not be used
on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush
covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s
exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester
meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).
If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective
working order by the operator.
A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest
engine authorized service dealer.