MTD 312-9801000 33-Inch Snow Blower Owners Manual

$1.00 I· ASSEMBLY · OPERATION · MAINTENANCE · PARTS · I 33 11 SNOW THROWER Model Number 312-9801000 IMPORTANTI Record the Model No. and Mfg. Code which appear on your unit in the space below. You must have these numbers, along with the date of purchase, in order to receive warranty or service. MEETS ANSI SAFETY STANDARDS MODEL NO. MFG. CODE Important: Read Safety Rules and Instructions CarefUlly FORM NO. 770-5901 G IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES A A A THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY I STRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND (THERS.

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READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATIEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR SNOW THROWEI t FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL- Il HEED ITS WARNING. A DANGER: Your snow thrower was t uilt to be operated ac ording to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type of powe r equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. If you violl Ite any of these rules, you may cause serious injury to yourself or others. 5. Stop engine whenever you leave the operating position, before unclogging the collector/impeller housing or discharge guide, and making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections. 6. Take all 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 collector/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, automobiles, 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 slippery 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 manufacturer 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. TRAINING 1. Read this owner’s guide carefully. Be thore ughly familiar with the controls and proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly. 2. Never allow children to operate equipment. Never allow adults to operate equipment without proper nstructions. 3. No one should operate this unit while in oxicated or while taking medication that impairs the ser ses or reactions. 4. Keep the area of operation clear of all pel sons, especially small children and pets. 5. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or fallin! I, especially when operating in reverse. PREPARATION 1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the eqt ipment is to be used and remove all door mats, sleds, b )ards, wires and other foreign objects. 2. Disengage all clutches and shift into ne Jtral before starting engine. 3. Do not operate equipment without wearir g adequate winter outer garments. Wear footwear which will improve footing on slippery surfaces. 4. Check the fuel before starting the engine. Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel. Do not fill tle gasoline tank indoors, while the engine is running, )r while the engine is still hot. Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe off any spilled gasoline before startin! I the engine as it may cause a fire or explosion. 5. Use a grounded three wire plug-in for all un ts with electric drive motors or electric starting motors. 6. Adjust collector housing height to clea r gravel or crushed rock surface. 7. Never attempt to make any adjustments while engine is running (except where specifically recorr mended by manufacturer). 8. Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor :emperature before starting to clear snow. 9. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields juring operation or while performing an adjustment ‘>r repair, to protect eyes from foreign objects that ma I be thrown MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE from the machine in any direction. OPERATION. .1. Check shear bolts, engine mounting bolts, etc., at fre 1. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts. Keep clear quent intervals for proper tightness to be sure equipof discharge opening at all times. ment is in safe working condition. 2. Exercise extreme caution when operating In or cross2. Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside ing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay ale t for hidden a building where ignition sources are present, such as hazards or traffic. Do not carry passengers. hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, and the 3. After striking a foreign object, stop the en£ ine, remove like.

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