MTD 737-0168 Benutzerhandbuch

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Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components

contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm

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This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this 

manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can 
result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. 
Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

1.

Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the 
machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to 
assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe 
place for future and regular reference and for 
ordering replacement parts. 

2.

Be familiar with all controls and their proper 
operation. Know how to stop the machine and 
disengage them quickly.

3.

Never allow children under 14 years old to operate 
this machine. Children 14 years old and over 
should read and understand the operation 
instructions and safety rules in this manual and 
should be trained and supervised by a parent. 

4.

Never allow adults to operate this machine without 
proper instruction. 

5.

Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury. 
Plan your snow-throwing pattern to avoid discharge 
of material toward roads, bystanders and the like. 

6.

Keep bystanders, helpers, pets and children at 
least 75 feet from the machine while it is in 
operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

7.

Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, 
especially when operating in reverse.

1.

Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment 
is to be used. Remove all doormats, newspapers, 
sleds, boards, wires and other foreign objects, 
which could be tripped over or thrown by the auger/
impeller. 

2.

Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during 
operation and while performing an adjustment or 
repair to protect your eyes. Thrown objects which 
ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes.

3.

Do not operate without wearing adequate winter 
outer garments. Do not wear jewelry, long scarves 
or other loose clothing, which could become 
entangled in moving parts. Wear footwear which 
will improve footing on slippery surfaces. 

4.

Use a grounded three-wire extension cord and 
receptacle for all units with electric start engines. 

5.

Adjust collector housing height to clear gravel or 
crushed rock surfaces. 

6.

Disengage all control levers before starting the engine. 

7.

Never attempt to make any adjustments while 
engine is running, except where specifically 
recommended in the operator’s manual.

8.

Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor 
temperature before starting to clear snow. 

9.

To avoid personal injury or property damage use 
extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is 
extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. 
Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is 
spilled on yourself or your clothes, which can ignite. 
Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.

a. Use only an approved gasoline container.
b. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and 

other sources of ignition.

c.

Never fuel machine indoors. 

d. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the 

engine is hot or running. 

e. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes 

before refueling.

f.

Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more 
than ½ inch below bottom of filler neck to 
provide space for fuel expansion.

g. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
h. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine 

and equipment. Move machine to another 
area. Wait 5 minutes before starting the 
engine.

i.

Never store the machine or fuel container 
inside where there is an open flame, spark or 
pilot light (e.g. furnace, water heater, space 
heater, clothes dryer etc.). 

j.

Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes 
before storing.