MTD 769-01276A - Manual (Page 5)

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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.
Do not modify engine
To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine
in any way. Tampering with the governor setting can
lead to a runaway engine and cause it to operate at
unsafe speeds. Never tamper with factory setting of
engine governor.
Notice regarding Emissions
Engines which are certified to comply with California
and federal EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small
Off Road Equipment) are certified to operate on regular
unleaded gasoline, and may include the following
emission control systems: Engine Modification (EM)
and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so equipped.
SAFETY LABELS FOUND ON YOUR SNOW THROWER
DANGER
NEVER PUT HAND IN CHUTE. CONTACT WITH
ROTATING PARTS CAN AMPUTATE FINGERS
AND HANDS.
SHUT OFF ENGINE AND WAIT UNTIL ALL
MOVING PARTS HAVE STOPPED BEFORE
UNCLOGGING.
USE CLEAN-OUT TOOL OR WOODEN STICK TO
UNCLOG DISCHARGE CHUTE.
KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING IMPELLER
AND AUGER. CONTACT WITH IMPELLER OR
AUGER CAN AMPUTATE HANDS AND FEET.
USE CLEAN-OUT TOOL TO UNCLOG
DISCHARGE CHUTE.
DISENGAGE CLUTCH LEVERS, STOP ENGINE,
AND REMAIN BEHIND HANDLES UNTIL ALL
MOVING PARTS HAVE STOPPED BEFORE
UNCLOGGING OR SERVICING MACHINE.
TO AVOID THROWN OBJECTS INJURIES,
NEVER DIRECT DISCHARGE AT BYSTANDERS.
USE EXTRA CAUTION WHEN OPERATING ON
GRAVEL SURFACES.
READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL.
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DANGER
CLEAN-OUT TOOL
DANGER
AVOID INJURY FROM
ROTATING AUGER -
KEEP HANDS, FEET
AND CLOTHING AWAY.