•
•
If
the
snow
thrower
should
start
to
vibrate
• Never operate the machine at high transport speeds
on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care
when backing.
abnormally, stop the engine and check immediately
for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of
trouble.
•
•
•
Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow anyone
in front of unit.
Stop engine whenever you leave the operating
position,
before unclogging the collector/impeller
Disengage
power
to
collector/impeller
when
housing or discharge guide, and making any repairs,
adjustments, or inspections. Never place your hand
in the discharge or collector openings. Use a stick or
wooden broom handle to unclog the discharge
opening.
transporting or not in use.
Use only attachments and accessories approved by
the manufacturer of snow thrower (such as wheel
weights, counter weights, cabs, etc.).
•
•
Never operate the snow thrower without good
visibility or light. Always be sure of your footing and
keep a firm hold on the handles. Walk, never run.
•
•
Take all possible precautions when leaving the unit
unattended. Disengage the collector/impeller, shift
into neutral, stop the engine, and remove the key.
Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a
burn. Do not touch.
When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain
collector/impeller and all moving parts have stopped.
Disconnect spark plug wire and keep away from plug
to prevent accidental starting.
3. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
•
Check shear bolts, engine mounting bolts, etc., at
frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure
equipment is in safe working condition.
•
•
Do not run engine indoors, except when starting
engine and transporting snow thrower in or out of
building. Open doors. Exhaust fumes are dangerous.
•
Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank
inside a building where ignition sources are present,
such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers,
and the like. Allow engine to cool before storing in
any enclosure.
Do not clear snow across the face of slopes.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction
on slopes. Do not attempt to clear steep slopes.
•
•
Never operate snow thrower without guards, plates,
or other safety protection devices in place.
•
Always refer to operator's manual instructions for
important details if snow thrower is to be stored for
an extended period.
Never operate snow thrower near glass enclosure,
automobiles, window wells, drop off, etc., without
proper adjustments of snow thrower discharge angle.
Keep children and pets away.
•
•
Run machine a few minutes after throwing snow to
prevent freeze up of collector/impeller.
•
Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to
clear snow at too fast a rate.
Check clutch controls periodically to verify they
engage and disengage properly and readjust if
necessary. Refer to operator's manual for adjustment
instructions.
WARNING - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who
read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
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| Categories | MTD Snow Blower Manuals, Snow Blower Manuals |
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