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12. Handle
gasoline or diesel fuel with care.
Gasoline is highly flammable and its vapors are explosive:
a. Use an approved fuel container.
b. Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine (allow hot engine to cool several minutes).
c. Keep matches, cigarettes, cigars, pipes, open flames, or sparks away from the fuel tank and fuel
container.
d. Always fill the fuel tank outdoors using care. Fill to about one inch from the top of the tank.
Use a funnel or spout to prevent spilling.
e. Replace the machine fuel cap and container cap securely and clean up any spilled fuel before
starting the engine.
OPERATING
NOTE:
Refer to your tractor Operator’s Manual for safety instructions for operating
the tractor.
1. Operate the machine only in daylight or in good artificial light with good visibility of areas being cleaned.
2. Sit on the seat when starting the engine and operating the machine. Keep feet on footrests at all times
when the tractor is moving and/or the implement is operating.
3. An inexperienced operator should
learn to steer (maneuver) the tractor with a slow engine speed
before attempting any operating.
Be aware that, with the front mounted implement configuration, the
back of the machine swings to the outside during turns.
4. Remember, for an emergency stop, the forward motion of the tractor can always be stopped by pulling
the Forward Speed Control (FSC) into the
NEUTRAL-PARK
position.
5. Disengage the PTO clutch and put the FSC in the
NEUTRAL-PARK
position before starting the engine (an
ignition interlock switch normally prevents starting of the tractor if these controls are in the
OPERATING
position).
6.
Do not run the engine in a confined area without adequate ventilation.
Exhaust fumes are hazardous
and can be deadly.
7.
Do not carry passengers -
maximum seating capacity is one (1) person.
8. Make sure the auger is clear of snow, ice, or debris before engaging the PTO clutch.
9. Be careful never to throw snow towards people or cars, and never allow anyone in front of the implement.
10. Watch out for hazards hidden under snow that could enter the chute while operating.
11.
Avoid sudden starts or stops.
Before backing the machine up, look to the rear to be sure no one is behind
the machine. Watch carefully for traffic when crossing or working near roadways.
12. Disengage the PTO clutch when transporting the machine.
13. Do not operate across the face of slopes. Use extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Do
not attempt to clear steep slopes.
