MTD OEM-190-627 - Manual (Page 4)

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5. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do
not touch.
6. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing
gravel surfaces. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
Do not carry passengers.
7. Exercise caution when changing direction and while
operating on slopes.
8. Plan your snow throwing pattern to avoid discharge
towards windows, walls, cars etc. To avoid property
damage or personal injury caused by a ricochet.
9. Never direct discharge at children, bystanders and pets
or allow anyone in front of the machine.
10. Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to clear
snow at too fast of a rate.
11. Never operate this machine without good visibility or light.
12. Disengage power to the auger/impeller when
transporting or not in use.
13. Never operate machine at high transport speeds on
slippery surfaces. Look down and behind and use care
when in reverse.
14. If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
engine, disengage the power take-off, lower the
attachment and set the parking brake. Inspect thoroughly
for damage. Repair any damage before starting and
operating.
15. Disengage the power take-off, lower attachment, set the
parking brake and stop engine before you leave the
operating position. Wait until the auger/impeller comes to
a complete stop before unclogging the discharge chute,
making any adjustments, or inspections.
16. Never put your hand in the discharge or collector
openings. Always use a clearing tool to unclog the
discharge opening.
17. Use only attachments and accessories approved by the
manufacturer (e.g. wheel weights, tire chains, cabs etc.).
18. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual,
use care and good judgment. Contact your dealer or
telephone 1-800-800-7310 for assistance and the name
of your nearest servicing dealer.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1.
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
operation regularly.
2. Disengage power take-off, lower the attachment, set the
parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent
unintended starting. Wait until the auger/impeller comes
to a complete stop before cleaning, repairing, or
inspecting.
3. Check bolts, and screws for proper tightness at frequent
intervals to keep the machine in safe working condition.
Also, visually inspect machine for any damage.
4. Do not change the engine governor setting or over-speed
the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe
operating speed of the engine.
5. Snow thrower shave plates and skid shoes are subject to
wear and damage. For your safety protection, frequently
check all components and replace with original
equipment manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) parts only. “Use of
parts which do not meet the original equipment
specifications may lead to improper performance and
compromise safety!”
6. Check clutch controls periodically to verify they engage
and disengage properly and adjust, if necessary. Refer to
the PTO and safety interlock system in your tractor’s
operator’s manual for instructions.
7. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
8. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil,
etc. to protect the environment.
9. Prior to storing, run machine a few minutes to clear snow
from machine and prevent freeze up of auger/impeller.
10. Never store the machine or fuel container inside where
there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as a water
heater, furnace, clothes dryer etc.
11. Always refer to the Operator’s Manual for proper
instructions on off-season storage.
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.
Figure 2 Safety Labels Found on Snow Thrower
NEVER PUT HAND IN CHUTE. CONTACT WITH
ROTATING PARTS CAN AMPUTATE FINGERS
DO NOT UNCLOG DISCHARGE CHUTE WHILE
SHUT OFF ENGINE AND REMAIN BEHIND
HANDLES UNTIL ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE
DANGER
AND HANDS.
ENGINE IS RUNNING.
STOPPED BEFORE UNCLOGGING.
KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING IMPELLER
AND AUGER. CONTACT WITH IMPELLER
DISENGAGE PTO, STOP ENGINE, SET PARK
BRAKE, AND REMAIN ONMACHINE UNTIL
TO AVOID THROWN OBJECTS INJURIES,
NEVER DIRECT DISCHARGE AT BYSTANDERS.
USE EXTRA CAUTION WHEN OPERATING ON
GRAVEL SURFACES.
READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL.
FOR BALLAST INFORMATION REFER TO
YOUR ATTACHMENT MANUAL.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
AVOID I NJ UR Y FR OM
ROTATI NG AU GER -
KEEP HAND S, FE ET
AND CL OTHING AWA Y.
DANGER
DANGE R
OR AUGER CAN AMPUTATE HANDS AND FEET.
ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE STOPPED BEFORE
UNCLOGGING OR SERVICING.