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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline Capacity 4.0 Quarts

and Type: Unleaded Regular only

Oil Type SAE 30 (above 40°F)

(API SG–SL): SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30 (0° to +40°F)

SAE 0W-30 (below 0°F)

Oil Capacity: 26 Ounces

Spark Plug: Champion RJ19LM (Gap: .030")

• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.

Keep clear of the discharge opening and front auger

area at all times.

• Exercise extreme caution when op er at ing on or cross-

ing gravel drives, walks or roads. Stay alert for hidden

hazards or trafﬁ c.

• After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor),

remove wire from the spark plug, thoroughly in spect

snow thrower for any damage, and repair the damage

before restarting and operating the snow thrower.

• If the unit should start to vibrate ab nor mal ly, stop the

engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause.

Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.

• Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the op er -

at ing position, before unclogging the auger/impeller

housing or discharge chute and when making any

repairs, ad just ments, or in spec tions.

• When cleaning, repairing, or in spect ing, make certain

all controls are disengaged and the auger/impeller and

all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark

plug wire and keep the wire away from the spark plug

to prevent accidental starting.

• Take all possible precautions when leaving the snow

thrower unattended. Disengage the auger/impeller, stop

engine (motor), and remove key.

• Do not run the engine (mo tor) in doors, except when

starting the engine (mo tor) and for transporting the

snow thrower in or out of the building. Open the outside

doors.

WARNING: Exhaust fumes are dan-

ger ous (con tain ing CAR BON MONOX-

IDE, an ODOR LESS and DEAD LY GAS).

• Do not clear snow across the face of slopes. Exercise

extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

Do not attempt to clear steep slopes.

• Never operate the snow thrower without proper guards,

plates or other safety protective devices in place.

• Never operate the snow thrower near glass en clo -

sures, automobiles, window wells, drop–offs, and the

like without proper adjustment of the snow discharge

angle. Keep children and pets away.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new snow

thrower. It has been designed, engineered and man u fac tured

to give best possible dependability and per for mance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily

remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service

center/department. We have competent, well-trained tech-

ni cians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will

enable you to assemble and maintain your snow thrower

prop er ly. Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”.

SERIAL NUMBER: ___________________________

DATE OF PURCHASE: _______________________

THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND

ON A DECAL ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE SNOW

THROWER HOUSING.

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND

DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.

• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for

and using your snow thrower.

• Follow the instructions under “Maintenance” and “Stor-

age” sec tions of this own er’s manual.

• Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting

to clear snow at too fast a rate.

• Never operate the machine at high transport speeds

on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when

backing up.

• Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow anyone

in front of the unit.

• Disengage power to the auger/impeller when snow

thrower is transported or not in use.

• Use only attachments and ac ces so ries approved by

the manufacturer of the snow thrower (such as wheel

weights, counterweights, cabs, tire chains, electric start

kits, etc.).

• Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility

or light. Always be sure of your footing and keep a ﬁ rm

hold on the handles. Walk; never run.

• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at

all times.

• This snow thrower is for use on sidewalks, driveways

and other ground level surfaces.

• Do not use the snow thrower on surfaces above ground

level such as roofs of residences, garages, porches or

other such structures or buildings.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

• Check shear bolts and other bolts at frequent intervals

for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe

working condition.

• Never store the snow thrower with fuel in the tank inside

a building where ignition sources are present such as

hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, and the

like. Allow the engine (motor) to cool before storing in

any enclosure.

• Always refer to operator’s guide instructions for im-

por tant details if the snow thrower is to be stored for

an extended period.

• Maintain or replace safety and in struc tion labels, as

necessary.

• Run the snow thrower, with auger engaged, a few

minutes after throwing snow to clear the machine and

prevent freeze-up of the auger/impeller.

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