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BEFORE OPERATION
Your safety is your responsibility. A little time spent in preparation will
significantly reduce your risk of injury.
Read and understand this manual. Know what the controls do and
how to operate them.
Familiarize yourself with the snowthrower and its operation before you
begin using it. Know how to quickly shut off the engine in case of an
emergency.
IS YOUR SNOWTHROWER READY TO GO?
For your safety, and to maximize the service life of your equipment, it
is very important to take a few moments before you operate the
snowthrower to check its condition. Be sure to take care of any
problem you find, or have your servicing dealer correct it, before you
operate the snowthrower.
Before beginning your pre-operation checks, be sure the snowthrower
is on a level surface and the engine switch is in the OFF position.
Check the General Condition of the Snowthrower
• Look around and underneath the snowthrower for signs of oil or
gasoline leaks.
• Check the auger housing and the discharge chute for accumulation
of packed snow or ice. Clean the auger housing and discharge
chute before starting the snowthrower.
• Check each control for proper operation.
• Check auger paddles for wear. Replace if necessary.
• Check the scraper blade for wear. Replace if necessary (
• Look for signs of damage.
• Check that all nuts, bolts, screws, hose connectors, and clamps are
tightened.
• Keep all shields and covers in place while operating the
snowthrower.
Check the Engine
). Starting with a full tank will help to
eliminate or reduce operating interruptions for refueling.
CHECK YOUR WORK AREA
For your safety and the safety of others, always inspect the area
before operating the showthrower.
Objects
Anything which can be picked up by the auger and thrown is a
potential hazard to you and others. Look for hazards and remove
them from the work area.
People and Pets
People and animals near the work area can move into your
snowthrower’s path or into a position where they could be struck by
thrown objects. Clear the area of people, especially children and pets.
Their safety is your responsibility.
Work Area
Check the condition of the snow. Adjust your snowthrower ground
speed and snowblowing swath accordingly.
Check the scraper blade for proper adjustment. Check the scraper
blade for the correct auger ground clearance (
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WARNING
Improperly maintaining this snowthrower, or failing to correct
a problem before operation, could cause a malfunction in
which you could be seriously injured.
Always perform a pre-operation inspection before each
operation, and correct any problem.
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