Snapper 1695964 Manuel D'opérateur page 8

OPERATOR SAFETY
Engine Safety (Continued)
WARNING
Starting engine creates sparking,
Sparking can ignite nearby flammable gases.
Explosion and fire could result,
• If there is natural or LP gas leakage in area, do not start engine.
Do not use pressurized starting fluids because vapors are
flammable.
WARNING
Running the engine produces heat. Engine
parts, especially muffler, become extremely hot.
Failure to observe these safety instructions
could result in severe thermal burns on contact.
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Never touch a hot engine or muffler. Allow muffler, engine
cylinder, and fins to cool before touching.
Remove debris from muffler area and cylinder area.
Install and maintain in working order a spark arrester before using
equipment on forest-covered, grass-covered, or brush-covered
unimproved land.
It is a violation of California Public Resource Code, Section 4442,
to use or operate the engine on any forest-covered, brush-
covered, or grass-covered land unless the exhaust system is
equipped with a spark attester, as defined in Section 4442,
maintained in effective working order. Other states or federal
jurisdictions may have similar laws. Contact the original
equipment manufacturer, retailer, or dealer to obtain a spark
arrester designed for the exhaust system installed on this engine.
Maintenance and Storage
& WARNING
This snowthrower must be properly maintained
to ensure safe operation and performance,
Failure to observe the safety instructions in this
manual could result in death or serious injury.
• When performing any maintenance or repairs on the
snowthrower, shut OFF the engine, disconnect spark plug wire,
and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent someone from
accidently starting the engine.
• Check shear bolts and other hardware at frequent intervals for
proper tightness to be sure the snowthrower is in safe working
condition.
• Keep nuts and bolts tight and keep snowthrower in good
condition.
• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation
regularly and make necessary repairs if they are not functioning
properly.
• Components are subject to wear, damage, and deterioration.
Frequently check components and replace with recommended
parts, when necessary.
• Check control operation frequently. Adjust and service as
required.
• Use only factory authorized replacement parts when making
repairs.
• Always comply with factory specifications on all settings and
adjustments.
• Only authorized service locations should be utilized for major
service and repair requirements.
• Use only attachments and accessories approved by the factory
(such as wheel weights, counterweights, or cabs).
• Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is
running (except when specifically recommended by the factory).
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