Troy-Bilt 42051 - Manual (Page 4)

Section 1: Safety
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b. The 120V A.C. starter is equipped
with a three-wire power cord and
plug and is designed to operate on
120V A.C. household current. The
starter must be properly grounded
at all times to avoid the possibility
of injury or death from electrical
shock. Determine that your house
wiring is a Ground Fault Interrupted
(G.F.I.) three-wire grounded sys-
tem, or ask a licensed electrician if
you are not sure. If your house
wiring system is not a G.F.I. three-
wire grounded system, DO NOT use
the electric starter under any condi-
tion. If your house wiring system is
grounded but a G.F.I. three-prong
wall receptacle is not available at
the location your starter will be
used, one should be installed by a
licensed electrician.
c. Inspect the power cord for damage
before use. If it is damaged, do not
use it.
d. Stand on dry ground when handling
the power cord. Do not handle the
power cord with wet hands or wet
gloves. Do not use the electric
starter if it is raining.
e. Connect the cord to the electric
starter first, and then plug the cord
into a properly grounded outlet
(this lessens the chances of sparks
from occurring near the engine).
f. Do not abuse the power cord. Do
not pull the unit by the cord. Do not
pull the cord to disconnect it from
the outlet. Keep the cord away
from sharp edges, oil, and exces-
sive heat.
g. Store the power cord in a secure
place, safely out of the reach of
children.
7. Adjust the skid shoes and scraper
blade so the collector (auger/impeller)
housing clears gravel or crushed rock
surfaces.
8. Never attempt to make any adjust-
ments while the engine is running
(except when specifically recom-
mended by the the manufacturer).
Operation
1. The operator of the unit is responsible
for the safety of all persons in the op-
erating zone of the unit.
2. Before starting the unit, disconnect
the spark plug wire and check the col-
lector (auger/impeller) housing and
discharge chute to make sure they are
free of ice.
3. Disengage all clutches before starting
the engine.
4. Let the unit adjust to outdoor temper-
ature before use.
5. Check the operation of the controls
before using the unit. Do not operate
the unit unless all controls are operat-
ing properly.
6. Never carry passengers on the unit.
They could fall off and be seriously in-
jured, or they could interfere with safe
operation.
7. Keep hands, other body parts, and
clothing away from any moving or ro-
tating parts. Keep clear of the intake
and discharge openings at all times.
8. Before starting the engine, inspect the
area where the unit is to be used and
remove all sleds, boards, doormats,
wire, bottles, cans, or other debris.
9. Keep children out of the area of opera-
tion and under the watchful eye of an
adult not operating the unit. Never as-
sume that children will remain where
you last saw them.
10. If the unit makes an unusual noise or
vibration, immediately shut the engine
off, wait for all moving parts to stop,
disconnect the spark plug wire from
the spark plug and perform the fol-
lowing steps:
a. Inspect for damage.
b. Replace or repair any damaged
parts.
c. Check for and tighten any loose
parts.
11. Stop the engine and disconnect the
spark plug wire whenever you leave
the operating position, before unclog-
ging the collector (auger/impeller)
housing or discharge chute, and when
making any repairs, adjustments, or
inspections. Use only a wooden stick
(at least 3 feet long) to clear away any
blockage.
12. When cleaning, repairing, or inspect-
ing, make certain the auger, impeller
and all moving parts have stopped.
Disconnect the spark plug wire from
the spark plug and secure the wire
away from the spark plug.
13. Keep all guards, covers, shields and
safety devices in place and in good
working condition. Do not attempt to
defeat the purpose of any safety
device.
14. Exercise extreme caution on slopes.
15. Do not attempt to clear steep slopes.
16. Do not clear snow across the face of
slopes. Exercise extreme caution
when changing direction on slopes.
17. Always observe the terrain. Watch for
and avoid obstacles. Stay away from
holes, ditches, soft or steep embank-
ments and other potentially danger-
ous terrain. Deep snow can hide ob-
stacles and drop-offs.
18. Do not use the unit near drop-offs,
ditches, or embankments. If a wheel
goes over an edge, or if an edge
caves in, the unit could overturn.
19. Never operate the unit at high trans-
port speeds on slippery surfaces.
Wet surfaces reduce traction and
stability.
20. Look behind and use care when oper-
ating the unit in reverse. If you have
to pull the unit backward, disengage
the auger and wheel drives. Always
check behind for hazards.
21. Be extremely careful when using the
unit near blind corners, shrubs, trees,
and other objects that may obscure
vision.