Maintenance & Storage; Spark Arrestor - Troy-Bilt FLEX Manual Del Operador

7. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause
a burn. Do not touch. Keep children away.
8. Exercise extreme caution when operating
on or crossing gravel surfaces. Stay alert for
hidden hazards or traffic.
9. Exercise caution when changing direction and
while operating on slopes. Do not operate on
steep slopes.
10. Plan your snow-throwing pattern to avoid
discharge towards windows, walls, cars etc.
Thus, avoiding possible property damage or
personal injury caused by a ricochet.
11. Never direct discharge at children, bystanders
and pets or allow anyone in front of the
machine.
12. Do not overload machine capacity by
attempting to clear snow at too fast of a rate.
13. Never operate this machine without good
visibility or light. Always be sure of your
footing and keep a firm hold on the handles.
Walk, never run.
14. Disengage power to the auger/impeller when
transporting or not in use.
15. Never operate machine at high transport
speeds on slippery surfaces. Look down and
behind and use care when backing up.
16. If the machine should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the engine, disconnect the
spark plug wire and ground it against the
engine. Inspect thoroughly for damage. Repair
any damage before starting and operating.
17. Disengage all control levers and stop engine
before you leave the operating position
(behind the handles). Wait until the auger/
impeller comes to a complete stop before
unclogging the chute assembly, making any
adjustments, or inspections.
18. Never put your hand in the discharge or
collector openings. Always use the clean-
out tool provided to unclog the discharge
opening. Do not unclog chute assembly while
engine is running. Shut off engine and remain
behind handles until all moving parts have
stopped before unclogging.
19. Use only attachments and accessories
approved by the manufacturer (e.g. wheel
weights, tire chains, cabs etc.).
20. When starting engine, pull cord slowly until
resistance is felt, then pull rapidly. Rapid
retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull
hand and arm toward engine faster than you
can let go. Broken bones, fractures, bruises or
sprains could result.
21. If situations occur which are not covered in this
manual, use care and good judgment. Contact
Customer Support for assistance and the name
of your nearest servicing dealer.
Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute
Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the
discharge chute is the most common cause of injury
associated with snow throwers. Never use your hand to
clean out the discharge chute. To clear the chute:
1. Shut the engine OFF!
2. Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller blades
have stopped rotating.
3. Always use a clean-out tool, not your hands.
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Maintenance & Storage
1. Never tamper with safety devices. Check
their proper operation regularly. Refer to the
maintenance and adjustment sections of
this manual.
2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting
machine disengage all control levers and
stop the engine. Wait until the auger/impeller
come to a complete stop. Disconnect the
spark plug wire and ground against the
engine to prevent unintended starting.
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 (OEM) parts
only. "Use of parts which do not meet the
original equipment specifications may lead
to improper performance and compromise
safety!"
6. Check control levers periodically to verify
they engage and disengage properly and
adjust, if necessary. Refer to the adjustment
section in this 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.
12. Check fuel line, tank, cap, and fittings
frequently for cracks or leaks. Replace if
necessary.
13. Do not crank engine with spark plug
removed.
14. According to the Consumer Products
Safety Commission (CPSC) and the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),
this product has an
seven (7) years, or 60 hours of operation.
At the end of the
the machine inspected annually by an
authorized service dealer to ensure that all
mechanical and safety systems are working
properly and not worn excessively. Failure
to do so can result in accidents, injuries or
death.
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afe peration racticeS
Do not modify engine
To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify
engine in any way. Tampering with the governor
setting can lead to a runaway engine and cause it to
operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper with factory
setting of engine governor.
Notice Regarding Emissions
Engines which are certified to comply with California
and federal EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small
Off Road Equipment) are certified to operate on regular
unleaded gasoline, and may include the following
emission control systems: Engine Modification (EM),
Oxidizing Catalyst (OC), Secondary Air Injection (SAI)
and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so equipped.

Spark Arrestor

If a spark arrestor is used, it should be maintained in
effective working order by the operator. In the State
of California the above is required by law (Section
4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other
states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply
on federal lands. A spark arrestor for the muffler is
available through your nearest engine authorized
service dealer or contact the service department, P.O.
Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
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WARNING! This machine is equipped
with an internal combustion engine and
should not be used on or near any
unimproved forest-covered, brush
covered or grass-covered land unless the
engine's exhaust system is equipped with
a spark arrestor meeting applicable local
or state laws (if any).