7
SAFETY
Any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the user does not understand how to operate the equipment.
Exercise caution at all times, when using power equipment.
• Read this owner's manual carefully and know how to
operate your snow thrower and how to stop the unit and
disengage the controls quickly.
• Never allow children to operate the equipment.
• Never allow adults to operate the equipment without
proper instruction.
• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, especially
small children, and pets.
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to
be used and remove all door mats, sleds, boards, wires
and other foreign objects.
• Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before
starting engine.
• Do not operate equipment without wearing adequate
winter outer garments.
• Wear substantial footwear which will protect feet and
improve footing on slippery surfaces.
• Check fuel before starting the engine. Do not remove the
fuel cap or ll the fuel tank while the engine is running
or hot. Do not ll the fuel tank indoors. Gasoline is an
extremely ammable fuel.
• Make sure the snow thrower height is adjusted to clear
the type surface it will be used on.
• Do not use the snow thrower without the rear weight
attached to the tractor.
• Never make any adjustments while the engine is
running.
• Always wear safety glasses or eye shield during operation
or while performing adjustment or repair.
• Do not place hands or feet near rotating parts. Keep
clear of the discharge opening at all times.
• Use extreme caution when operating on or crossing
gravel surfaces.
• Do not carry passengers.
• After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove
the wire from the spark plug and then thoroughly inspect
the snow thrower for damage. Repair any damage before
restarting and operating the snow thrower.
• If the snow thrower starts to vibrate abnormally, stop the
engine immediately and check for the cause. Vibration
is generally a warning of trouble.
• Stop the engine whenever you leave the operating
position, before unclogging the snow thrower or making
any adjustments or inspections.
• Take all possible precautions when leaving the unit
unattended. Disengage the attachment clutch lever or
switch, lower the snow thrower, shift into neutral, set the
parking brake, stop the engine and remove the key.
• When cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make certain all
moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug
wire and keep it away from the plug to prevent accidental
starting.
• Do not run engine indoors except when transporting the
snow thrower in or out of the building. Open the outside
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. Refer to the slope
guide on page 79 of this manual.
• Never operate the snow thrower without guards, plates
or other safety protection devices in place.
• Never operate the snow thrower near glass enclosures,
automobiles, window wells, drop offs etc. without proper
adjustment of the snow thrower discharge angle.
• Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow anyone in
front of the snow thrower.
• Never run the snow thrower into material at high
speeds.
• Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to
clear snow at too fast a rate.
• Never operate the machine at high transport speed
on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when
backing up.
• Watch for trafc and stay alert when crossing or operating
near roadways.
• Disengage power to the snow thrower when transporting
or when not in use.
• Use only attachments and accessories approved by
the manufacturer of the snow thrower (such as wheel
weights, counter weights, cabs etc.)
• Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility
or light.
IMPORTANT:
Rear wheel weights and tire chains are required to
provide extra traction and stability when using this
snow thrower attachment. These items are available
where you purchased your tractor.
WHEEL WEIGHTS TIRE CHAINS