OPERATION
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Do not put bands or feet near rotating parts, in the auger!impeller
housing or chute assembly Contact wilb the rotatingparts can amputate
hands and feet.
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The augedimpeUer control lever is a safety device Never bypass its
operetion_ Doing so makes the machine unsafe and may cause personal
injury
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The control levers must operate easily in both directionsand automatl-
calty return to the disengaged position when released
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Never operate with a missing or damaged chute assembly Keep all
safety devices in place and working
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Never run an engineindoorsor in a poorlyvenlitated area Engine
exhaustcontains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas
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Do not operate machine while under the influence of a!eohol or drugs
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Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a bum Do nat touch
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Exercise extreme caution when operatingon or crossing gravel surfaces
Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic
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Exercise cautionwhen changing direction and whiteoperatingon slopes
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Ran your snow-throwing patternto avoid discharge towards windows,
wails, cars eta Thus, avoiding possible propertydamage or personal
injury caused by a ricochet
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Never direct discharge at children, bystanders and pets or allow anyone
in front ofthe machine
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Do not evedoad machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast
of a rate.
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Never operate thismachine withoutgood visibility or light Always be
sure of your footing and keep a firm hold on the handles Walk, never
tun,
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Disengage powerto the augedimpeller when transporting or not in use
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Never operate machine at high transport speeds on slipper] surfaces
Look down and behind and use care when backing up
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If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally, slop the engine.
disconnect the spark plugwire end ground it against the engine Inspect
theroughfyfor damage Repair any damage before starting and operat-
ing
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Disengage all control levers and stop enginebefore you Ieave the
operating position(behind the handles) Wait until the auger/impel}or
comes to a cempiete stop before unclogging the chute assembly, making
any adjustments, or inspections
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Never put your hand in the discharge or collector openings, Always
use the clean-outtool prevldedto unclog the discharge opening Do
not unclog chute assembly while engine is running Shut off engine
and remain behind handles until ell moving parts have stepped before
unclogging
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Use only attachments and accessories approved by 1hemanufacturer
(e g whoa! weights, tire chains, cabs etc )
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ff situafions occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and
good judgment Conlact your Sears Service Center for assistance_
MAINTENANCE
& STORAGE
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Never tamper withsafety devices Check their properoperation
regufarly Refer to the maintenance end adjustment sections of this
manual
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Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting machine disengage all control
levers and stop the engine Wait until the auger_mpeller come to a
complete stop Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the
engine to prevent unintended starting
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Check bo_tsand screws for proper tightness at frequent intervalsto keep
the machine in safe workingcondition Also, visually inspectmachine for
any damage
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Do not change the engine governor setting or over-speed the engine
The governorcontrolsthe maximumsafe operating speed of the engine
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Snow thrower shave plates and skid shoes are subject to wear and
damage For your safety protection, frequentlycheck al!components
end replace with original equipmenlmanufacturer's (OEM) parts only
"Use of parts which do not meet the origina! equipment specifications
may lead to improper performanceand compromise safety!"
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Check controls periodically to verify they engage and disengage
properlyand adjust, if necessary Refer to the adjustment section in th;s
operators manual for instructions
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Maintain or replace salety and instruction labels, as necessary
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Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, etc to protest
the environment
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Pdor to storing, run machine a few minutes to clear snow from machine
and prevent freeze up of auger/impeller
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Never store the machine or fuelcontainer inside where there is an open
flame, spark or pilol fight such as a water heater, furnace, clothes dryer
etc
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Always referto the operalor's manual for proper instructions on
off-season storage
Do not modify engine
Toavoidseriousinjury or death,do not modifyengineinanywayTampering
withthe governorsettingcan leadto a runaway engineandcauseit to operate
at unsafespeedsNevertamperwith factoryself!rigof engine governor
Notice
Regarding
Emissions
Engines which ere certifiedto comply with Cafilornia and federal EPA emission
regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) are certified to operate on
reguiarunleadedgasoline, and may includethe following emission controlsys-
tems: Engine Modification (EM) and Throe Way Catalysl (TWC) i! so equipped