Bolens 18148-01 Owner's Operation And Maintenance Manual

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SNOW THROWER

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MODEL 18148-01

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FORM NO. 552609

Printed at Bolens

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TO THE OWNER

This is an operational and general maintenance manual only and does
not cover major repair. All major repair work must be performed by an
authorized BOLENS DEALER or the factory guaranty is void. Bolens
equipment is carefully engineered to give good performance if properly
operated and maintained. Keep your equipment clean and lubricate it
as prescribed in this manual. Periodically inspect your unit and perform
any upkeep maintenance necessary.

Your dealer is obligated by the factory to completely assemble and
service new equipment prior to first delivery, and thoroughly explain
and demonstrate its operation. He will repair or replace any parts
which fail due to defective material and/or workmanship during the

guaranty period, and also provide future repair service and supply gen-
uine Bolens repair parts.

IN EVENT OF ANY PROBLEM OR PARTS REQUIRED ALWAYS

CONTACT YOUR DEALER. DO NOT RETURN PARTS TO THE

FACTORY. WE REQUIRE PRIOR FACTORY APPROVAL ON RE-

TURNS, AND APPROVALS ARE ISSUED ONLY TO BOLENS DEAL-

ERS OR DISTRIBUTORS.

AVOID ACCIDENTS

BE A SAFE OPERATOR

To read reports from allover the country is to be convinced that a large
number of accidents can be prevented only by the operator anticipating
the result before the accident is caused and doing something about it.

No power equipment can be safer than the man who is at the controls.

If accidents are to be prevented - and they most certainly can be pre-

vented - operators must accept their full measure of responsibility.

It is true that the designer, the manufacturer and the safety engineer

can help, but their combined efforts can be wiped out by

a single care-

less act.

It is said that "the best kind of safety device is a careful operator." We

ask you to be that kind of person.

NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

h. Preventing accidents is the responsibility of•• every equipment operator. The following

CAUTION general safety precautions must be fully un-

derstood and followed by every operator of
this equipment. Review them frequently and NEVER
TAKE CHANCES. BE CAREFUL BEFORE, DURING
AND RIGHT AFTER USE OF ANY POWERED EQUIP-
MENT. ACCIDENTS CAN BE PREVENTED.

1. STUDY YOUR MANUAL. KNOW YOUR UNIT BE-
FORE OPERATING IT. TAKE TIME TO OPERATE UNIT
IN THE SAFEST MANNER.

2. CHILDREN SHALL NOT BE ALLOWED TO OPER-

ATE VEHICLE AT ANY TIME. THE AVERAGE CHILD

IS NOT CAPABLE OF COPING WITH THE INTRICACIES

OF OPERATING A POWER TOOL.

3. Do not carry passengers. The passengers could fall off
vehicle receiving injuries.

4. Do not allow adu Its to operate vehicle without proper
instructions including all safety instructions. In doing so,
you will be sure they know how to operate unit properly
and also are aware of all the safety precautions.

5. Before starting the engine, disengage the P.T.O. and set
the PAR KI NG BRAKE, to prevent unit from being started
in gear.

6. Never operate tractor with SNOW THROWER or any
other attachment having moving parts when any child,
other persons or pets are in the travel path, discharge area
or general working area. Items or objects such as wire,
stones, small toys and etc. can be ejected at high velocity
out of the discharge chute.

7. Should the chute become plugged due to overload, dis-
engage the P.T.O., shut off the engine and dislodge the
packed snow WITH A STICK.

8. NEVER ATTEMPT TO CLEAR ROTOR OR CHUTE
WITH HANDS OR FEET, OR WHILE ROTOR IS TURN-
ING, AS INJURY COULD RESULT.

9. Disengage rotor and shut off engine if anyone approaches
unit. This will help eliminate possible injury to bystanders.

10. The operator should always bear in mind that objects

can be thrown by this machine. Care should be exercised
to provide proper chute direction and deflector cap adjust-
ment to avoid throwing snow and possible foreign material
at bystanders, autos, windows, pets, etc.

11. Engine must be stopped and P.T.O. disengaged when
cleaning, servicing, adjusting, repairing or installing attach-
ments on tractor. This will help prevent injury from mov-
ing parts.

12. Adjust height of scraper edge to clear gravel or crushed
rock surface, to avoid throwing stones and gravel accident-
ally.

13. Keep tractor and attachments free of excess grease, oil
and dirt. The unit will operate cooler, be easier to main-
tain, and safer to operate.

14. Do not mount or leave vehicle while it is in motion or
actual operation, nor leave vehicle unattended while engine

is running. Injury to the operator or a tractor run away

could occur.

15. Never wear loose clothing when operating unit. Loose

clothing can get caught in moving parts and cause severe
injuries.

16. Always look back to be certain no one is in the way be-

fore using reverse. This will avoid the possibility of running
over any bystanders or pets who might be in the area in

back of the vehicle.

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