Yard Machines 615, Operator'S Manual

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• If the snow thrower should start to vibrate

abnormally, stop the engine and check
immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a
warning of trouble.

• Stop engine whenever you leave the operating

position, before unclogging the collector/impeller
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.

• Take all possible precautions when leaving the unit

unattended. Disengage the collector/impeller, shift
into neutral, stop the engine, and remove the key.

• 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.

• Do not run engine indoors, except when starting

engine and transporting snow thrower in or out of
building. Open doors. Exhaust fumes are
dangerous.

• 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.

• 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.

• Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to

clear snow at too fast a rate.

• Never operate the machine at high transport

speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use
care when backing.

• Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow

anyone in front of unit.

• Disengage power to collector/impeller when

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.

• Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a

burn. Do not touch.

4.  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.

• 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.

• Always refer to operator's manual instructions for

important details if snow thrower is to be stored for
an extended period.

• Run machine a few minutes after throwing snow to

prevent freeze up of collector/impeller.

• 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.

Safety Labels Found on Snow Thrower

STOP ENGINE BEFORE REMOVING
DEBRIS AND SERVICING UNIT

KEEP CLEAR OF IMPELLER WHILE

ENGINE IS RUNNING

NEVER DIRECT DISCHARGE AT

BYSTANDERS OR WINDOWS OR

ALLOW ANYONE IN FRONT OF

UNIT

THOROUGHLY INSPECT THE AREA

WHERE THE EQUIPMENT IS TO BE

USED AND REMOVE ALL DOOR

MATS, SLEDS, BOARDS, WIRES AND
OTHER FOREIGN OBJECTS

REFER TO OWNERS MANUAL FOR

FULL INSTRUCTIONS

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WARNING

AVOID INJURY FROM
ROTATING AUGER - 
KEEP HANDS, FEET 
AND CLOTHING AWAY.

DANGER