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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

MODEL #100535

27 IN. 2-STAGE SNOWBLOWER

REV 20200821

Champion Power Equipment, Inc., Santa Fe Springs, CA USA

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 This manual contains important safety precautions which should be read and understood before operating the product. Failure to 

do so could result in serious injury. This manual should remain with the product.

Specifications, descriptions and illustrations in this manual are as accurate as known at the time of publication, but are subject to change without notice.

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Page 1: ...ains important safety precautions which should be read and understood before operating the product Failure to do so could result in serious injury This manual should remain with the product Specifications descriptions and illustrations in this manual are as accurate as known at the time of publication but are subject to change without notice REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT ONLINE at championpowerequipment c...

Page 2: ...bly 14 Unpacking 14 Handle 14 Add Engine Oil 15 Add Fuel 16 Operation 17 Before Operation 17 Check the Engine 17 Starting the Engine 17 Stopping the Engine 18 Operation at High Altitude 18 Control Levers 19 Adjusting the Snow Discharge Direction and Height 20 Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute 20 Adjusting the Snow Shoes 20 Power Turn Steering Technology 20 After Use 21 Maintenance 21 Engine Maint...

Page 3: ...ays exercise common sense and always err on the side of caution when operating the product to ensure no accident property damage or injury occurs We want you to continue to use and be satisfied with your CPE product for years to come When contacting CPE about parts and or service you will need to supply the complete model and serial numbers of your product Transcribe the information found on your ...

Page 4: ...rks can result in fire or electrical shock When servicing the engine Disconnect the spark plug wire and place it where it cannot contact the plug DO NOT check for spark with the plug removed Use only approved spark plug testers WARNING Running engines produce heat Severe burns can occur on contact Combustible material can catch fire on contact DO NOT touch hot surfaces Avoid contact with hot exhau...

Page 5: ...r s Manual completely before attempting to use the snowblower Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment Know how to stop the engine and disengage the controls quickly 2 Never allow children under 16 years old to operate the equipment Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction 3 Thrown objects can cause serious injury Keep the area of o...

Page 6: ...en snowblower is transported or not in use 16 Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of snowblower such as wheel weights counterweights cabs etc 17 Never operate the snowblower without good visibility or light Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold on the handles Walk never run 18 Keep all nuts bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe worki...

Page 7: ...duras ADVERTENCIA NE TOUCHEZ PAS Les gaz d échappement le silencieux et les pièces du moteur sont extrêmement CHAUDS et peuvent causer des brûlures AVERTISSEMENT ESSENCE SANS PLOMB SEULEMENT Indice d octane minimal de 87 Maximum 10 d éthanol GASOLINA REGULAR SOLAMENTE 87 octanos como mínimo Máximo de etanol de 10 UNLEADED FUEL ONLY Minimum octane rating of 87 Maximum 10 ethanol Hot Surface Fuel B ...

Page 8: ...ious injury or death Electric Shock Failure to use in dry conditions and to observe safe practices can result in electric shock Improper connections to a building can allow current to backfeed into utility lines creating an electrocution hazard A transfer switch must be used when connecting to a building Fire Explosion Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive Fire or explosion can...

Page 9: ...ot surface Open Flame Alert Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive Keep fuel away from smoking open flames sparks pilot lights heat and other ignition sources Rotating Auger DANGER Avoid injury from rotating auger keep feet away Rotating Blades Never put your hand in the chute Contact with rotating parts can amputate fingers and hands ...

Page 10: ... meaning Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to more safely operate the product SYMBOL MEANING Choke Run Throttle Full Speed Low Speed Self Drive Control Handle Activate Self Drive Auger Stop Self Drive Auger Auger Operation Forward Reserve Drive SYMBOL MEANING Discharge Direction Insert Engine Key Remove Engine Key Cold Prime Warm Prime Fuel Valve OFF ON ...

Page 11: ...ine 1 Turn fuel valve ON position 2 Move choke lever to CHOKE position 3 Move the throttle lever to FULL speed to start the engine 4 Make sure the engine safety key is inserted into the key hole 5 Priming the Engine 5a To start the COLD engine Prime 3 5 times 5b To start a WARM engine DO NOT prime 6 Pull the recoil started to start the engine 7 Move the choke lever to RUN position Stopping the Eng...

Page 12: ...r Handle 5 Wheels 6 Auger Housing 7 Skid Shoes 8 Shave Plate 9 Auger Engine 1 Key safety lock out 2 Primer Bulb 3 Throttle Lever 4 Choke Lever 5 Fuel Valve On Off 1 9 10 1 2 4 5 7 8 9 11 12 2 8 7 3 4 6 5 15 14 6 3 16 17 10 Clean Out Tool 11 Discharge Chute 12 Discharge Chute Deflector 13 Upper Handle 14 Discharge Chute Rotation Lever 15 Self Drive Control Lever 16 Discharge Chute Deflector Lever 1...

Page 13: ...are parts 4 Tools 13mm 16mm Double Open End Wrench 2 Part Part Qty Hardware Needed Hardware Qty Hardware Reference Tool Needed Discharge Chute 1 M10 Hexagon Lock Nut 1 16mm Wrench Large Washer 1 N A Support Rod 1 N A Lower Handle 1 M8 16 Self tapping Bolt 4 13mm Wrench Cord Clamp preassembled 1 N A Upper Handle 1 M8 50 Half Round Bolt 4 N A Curved washer 4 Rotating knob 4 Cable Tie 3 Assembly Part...

Page 14: ...assembly parts without scratching parts or cutting tires Alternatively with team lift help lift the base of the snowblower out of the carton and place it on a flattened carton to start assembly Handle 1 Attach the lower handle 1 1 onto the unit body with 4 self tapping bolts 1 2 using included tool or your own 13mm wrench Fig 1 1 1 1 2 Figure 1 2 Connect the upper and lower handle with bolts 2 1 w...

Page 15: ...it has been properly filled with the recommended type and amount of oil Damage to the snowblower as a result of failing to follow these instructions will void your warranty NOTICE The snowblower rotor has a sealed pre lubricated ball bearing that requires no additional lubrication for the life of the bearing NOTICE The recommended oil type for typical use is 0W 30 automotive oil If running snowblo...

Page 16: ...l Use clean fresh regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 87 and an ethanol content of 10 or less by volume y b c DO NOT mix oil with gasoline Fig 7 1 Remove the fuel tank cap Figure 7 2 Add fuel to the bottom of the fuel level limit in the neck of the fuel tank Do not overfill Wipe up spilled fuel before starting the snowblower Fuel tank capacity 1 5 gal 5 8 L Fig 8 Figure 8 CAU...

Page 17: ...s Remove any excessive dirt or debris especially around the muffler and recoil starter Look for signs of damage Check that all shields and covers are in place and all nuts bolts and screws are tightened Check the Engine 1 There is no fuel or oil in the engine Fill with fuel and add 0W 30 prior to first use 2 Check the fuel level see Add Fuel under Assembly section 3 Check the oil level see Add Eng...

Page 18: ...ment of the air fuel ratio Other high altitude issues can include hard starting increased fuel consumption and spark plug fouling To alleviate high altitude issues other than the natural power loss CPE can provide a high altitude carburetor main jet The alternative main jet and installation instructions can be obtained by contacting our Technical Support Team Installation instructions are also ava...

Page 19: ...ng Fig 13 Figure 13 Speed Control Lever 1 Forward speeds range from slowest position 1 to fastest position 6 Reverse speeds range from slowest position R1 to fastest position R2 Fig 14 Figure 14 Auger control handle Located on the right side handle Pushing this lever towards the handle causes the auger and impeller to activate Releasing the auger control handle causes the auger to stop moving Auge...

Page 20: ...ward to adjust height 3 Tighten the nuts WARNING Always adjust the shoes so that gravel and stones are not fed into the snowblower There is a risk for personal injury if these are thrown out at high speed Ensure the shoes are adjusted the same on both sides WARNING Do not at any time make any adjustment to machine without first stopping the engine and disconnecting the spark plug wire WARNING Befo...

Page 21: ...ine indoors The exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide a very toxic gas Burns from hot parts let the engine cool for 30 minutes before touching hot parts Injury from moving parts read the instructions before you begin and make sure you have the tools and skills required To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion be careful when working around gasoline Use only a nonflammable solvent not gasolin...

Page 22: ...lizer manufacturer s directions 2 Start the engine and let it run until it stops due to lack of fuel 3 Change the engine oil if it has not been done for 3 months 4 Remove the spark plug and empty a little engine oil about 1 oz 30 mL in the hole Crank the engine a couple of times Replace the spark plug 5 Clean the whole machine thoroughly 6 Inspect the machine for damage and repair if necessary 7 A...

Page 23: ...ment procedures is available at www championpowerequipment com Oil Specifications DO NOT OVERFILL Type 0W 30 Capacity 37 2 fl oz 1100 ml 20 0 20 40 60 Ambient temperature Recommended Engine Oil Type 80 100 120 28 9 F C 17 8 6 7 4 4 15 6 26 7 37 8 48 9 10W 30 5W 30 Synthetic 10W 40 5W 30 NOTICE Temperature will affect engine oil and engine performance Change the type of engine oil used based on tem...

Page 24: ...just Auger Control Cable Auger does not stop when the lever is released Auger drive belt is out of adjustment Adjust the belt Auger drive guide is out of adjustment Adjust the guide Auger control cable is out of adjustment Adjust Auger Control Cable Snowblower veers to one side Tire pressure not equal Adjust the tire pressure Wheel spring lock pin is inserted on one side Check the wheel locks Shoe...

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