MTD White 315E646F190 - Manual (Page 2)

IMPORTANT
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
A THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL
SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE
AHEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR SNOW THROWER. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSON­
AL INJURY. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL— ^ HEED ITS WARNING.
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A Your snow thrower was built to be operated according to the ruies for safe operation in this manual. As
DANGER: with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious
injury. If you violate any of these rules, you may cause serious injury to yourself or others.
TRAINING
1. Read this owner’s guide carefully in its entirety before attempt­
ing to assemble or operate this machine. Be completely famil­
iar with the controls and the proper use of this machine before
operating it. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and
regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.
2. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a snow
thrower. Children 14 years old and over should only operate
snow thrower under close parental supervision. Only persons
well acquainted with these rules of safe operation should be
allowed to use your snow thrower.
3. No one should operate this unit while intoxicated or while tak­
ing medication that impairs the senses or reactions.
4. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, especially small
children and pets.
5. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, especially when
operating in reverse.
PREPARATION
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used
and remove all door mats, sleds, boards, wires and other for­
eign objects.
2. Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before starting
engine.
3. Do not operate equipment without wearing adequate winter
outer garments. Do not wear jewelry, long scarfs or other
loose clothing which could become entangled in moving parts.
Wear footwear which will improve footing on slippery surfaces.
4. Before working with gasoline, extinguish ail cigarettes and
other sources of ignition. Check the fuel before starting the
engine. Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel. Do not fill the
gasoline tank indoors, while the engine is running, or until
engine has been allowed to cool at least two minutes. Replace
gasoline cap securely and wipe off any spilled gasoline before
starting the engine as it may cause a fire or explosion.
5. Use a grounded three wire plug-in for all units with electric
drive motors or electric starting motors.
6. Adjust collector housing height to clear gravel or crushed rock
surface.
7. Never attempt to make any adjustments while engine is running
(except where specificaliy recommended by manufacturer).
8. Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor temperature before
starting to clear snow,
9. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation or
while performing an adjustment or repair, to protect eyes from^
foreign objects that may be thrown from the machine in any
direction.
OPERATION
1. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep
clear of discharge opening and auger at all times.
2. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel
drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic,
Do not carry passengers.
3. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove wire
from spark plug, and thoroughly inspect the snow thrower for
any damage. Repair the damage before restarting and operat­
ing the snow thrower.
4. If the snow thrower should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is gen­
erally a warning of trouble.
5. Stop engine whenever you ieave 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 open­
ing.
6. Take ail possible precautions when leaving the unit unattended.
Disengage the collector/impeller, shift into neutral, stop the
engine, and remove the key.
7. When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain collec­
tor/impeller and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect
spark plug wire and keep away from plug to prevent accidental
starting.
8. Do not run engine indoors, except when starting engine and
transporting snow thrower in or out of building. Open doors.
Exhaust fumes are dangerous.
9. Do not clear snow across the face of slopes. Exercise extreme
caution when changing direction on slopes. Do not attempt to
clear steep slopes.
10. Never operate snow thrower without guards, plates, or other
safety protection devices in place.
11. Never operate snow thrower near glass enclosure, automo­
biles, window wells, drop off, etc., without proper adjustments
of snow thrower discharge angle. Keep children and pets away.
12. Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to clear snow
at too fast a rate.
13. Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on slip­
pery surfaces. Look behind and use care when backing.
14. Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow anyone in front
of unit.
15. Disengage power to collector/impeller when transporting or
not in use.
16. Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manu­
facturer of snow thrower (such as wheel weights, counter
weights, cabs, etc.).
17. 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.
18. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not
touch.
I\4AINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1. Check shear bolts, engine mounting bolts, etc., at frequent
intervals for proper tightness to be sure equipment is in safe
working condition.
2. 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.
3. Always refer to owner's guide instructions for important details
if snow thrower is to be stored for an extended period.
4. Run machine a few minutes after throwing snow to prevent
freeze up of collector/impeller.
5. Check clutch controls periodically to verify they engage and
disengage properly and readjust if necessary. Refer to owner's
guide for adjustment instructions.