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Never  run  an  engine  indoors  or  in  a  poorly 
ventilated  area.  Engine  exhaust  contains 
carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. 

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Do  not  operate  machine  while  under  the 
influence of alcohol or drugs. 

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Exercise extreme caution when operating on or 
crossing  gravel  surfaces.  Watch  out  for  hidden 
hazards or traffic. 

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Be  careful  when  changing  direction  and  while 
operating  on  slopes.  Do  not  attempt  to  clear 
steep slopes. 

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Plan  your  snow-throwing  pattern  to  avoid 
discharging snow towards windows, walls, cars, 
etc.,  and to  avoid  possible  property  damage or 
personal injury caused by a ricochet. 

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Never  direct  the  discharge  toward  people  or 
areas where property damage can occur. Keep 
children and others away. 

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Do 

not 

overload 

machine 

capacity 

by 

attempting to clear snow at too fast of a rate. 

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Never  use  this  machine  without  good  visibility 
or light. Maintain sure footing and a firm hold on 
the handles. Do not run with the machine. 

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Disengage  power  to  the  auger/impeller  when 
transporting the machine, or while it is not in use. 

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Never  operate  the  machine  at  high  transport 
speeds  on  slippery  surfaces.  Look  around  and 
be careful when when reversing. 

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If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally, 
stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire, 
and ground the wire against the engine. Inspect 
it  thoroughly  for  damage.  Repair  any  damage 
before starting and operating the machine. 

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Disengage all control levers and stop the engine 
before  you  leave  the  operating  position.  Wait 
until  the  auger/impeller  comes  to  a  complete 
stop  before  unclogging  the  chute  assembly  or 
making any adjustments or inspections. 

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Never put your hand in the discharge or collector 
openings.  Always  use  the  clean-out  tool  to 
unclog the discharge opening. Do not unclog the 
chute assembly while the engine is running. Shut 
off the engine and stay behind the handles until 
all moving parts have stopped before unclogging 
or attempting to unclog the chute. 

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Only use attachments and accessories approved 
by  the  manufacturer  (e.g.  wheel  weights,  tire 
chains, cabs etc.). 

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Never touch a hot engine or muffler. 

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If situations occur which are not covered in this 
manual,  use  care  and  good  judgment.  Contact 
your Authorized Service Dealer for assistance. 

 

Maintenance & Storage 

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Never  tamper  with  safety  devices.  Check  their 
operation  regularly.  Refer  to  the 

“Maintenance” 

and 

“Adjustment” sections of this manual. 

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Disengage  all  control  levers  and  stop  the 
engine  before cleaning, repairing,  or inspecting 
the machine. Wait until the auger/impeller come 
to  a  complete  stop.  Disconnect  the  spark  plug 
wire and ground it against the engine to prevent 
unintended starting. 

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Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels 
as necessary. 

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Frequently  check  the  machine’s  bolts  and 
screws  for  proper  tightness  and  to  keep  the 
machine  in  safe  working  condition.  Visually 
inspect the machine for any damage. 

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Snow  blower  shave  plates  and  skid  shoes  are 
subject  to  wear  and  damage.  For  your  safety 
and  protection, frequently check all components 
and  only  replace  them  with  the  original 
equipment  manufacturer’s  (OEM)  parts.  Using 
parts  which  do  not  meet  the  original  equipment 
specifications may lead to improper performance 
and compromise safety. 

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If you need to change the belts, please contact 
the  distributor  or  local  agent.  Do  not  change 
them by yourself. 

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Do  not  change  the  engine  governor  setting  or 
over-speed the engine. 

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Observe  proper  disposal  laws  and  regulations 
for gas, oil, etc. to protect the environment. 

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Prior to storing the machine, continue running it 
for  a  few  minutes  to  clear  snow  from  it  and  to 
prevent freeze-up of the auger/impeller. 

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Never store the machine or fuel container inside 
near an open flame, spark or pilot light such as 
a water heater, furnace, clothes dryer etc. 

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Always refer to the o

perator’s manual for proper 

instructions on off-season storage. 

 

Package Contents 

 

Summary of Contents for SNOW24

Page 1: ...EAD MANUAL BEFORE ASSEMBLY OR USE Key Technical Parameters Working Width Max Throwing Distance Max Output Fuel Tank Cap Startup Mode Net Weight 24in 36ft 5 5HP 4 1KW 3 6L Manual 143lbs BASEMENT BRANDS WWW BASEMENTBRANDS COM CustomerService BasementBrands com 515 577 0977 ...

Page 2: ...mbols Wear eye protection Wear ear protection Wear gloves Read the Operator s Manual WARNING Hot surface for operating and safety Do not touch instructions Warning Description Auger Danger Decal Chute Danger Decal ...

Page 3: ...lead to a runaway engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute Important The most common cause of injury associated with snow blowers is from hand contact with rotating rotor blades inside the discharge chute Never use your hand to clean out the discharge chute To clear the chute SHUT THE ENGINE OFF Wait 10 seconds to be sure the rotor blades have stopped rota...

Page 4: ...neck to provide space for fuel expansion Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling them When practical remove the gas powered machine from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground If this is not possible then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a portable container...

Page 5: ...y behind the handles until all moving parts have stopped before unclogging or attempting to unclog the chute Only use attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer e g wheel weights tire chains cabs etc Never touch a hot engine or muffler If situations occur which are not covered in this manual use care and good judgment Contact your Authorized Service Dealer for assistance Maintenance ...

Page 6: ...hrough a bore on the connecting rod with a pin bearing Insert the pinchcock in the pin bearing and screw the other side on the connecting rod with a nut 3 Mount the moving wire and auger wire Connecting the moving wire and auger wire on the left and right side position 4 Mount the chute Unscrew the bolt on the chute place it on the chute seat align the fixed block with a bore and screw the fixed b...

Page 7: ... the machine in cold weather CHOKE CONTROL The choke control is found on the rear of the engine and is activated by rotating the knob clockwise Activating the choke control closes the choke plate on the carburetor and helps start the engine THROTTLE CONTROL The throttle control is located on the engine It regulates the speed of the engine and will shut off the engine when pushed down completely AU...

Page 8: ...ck to the CENTER position to turn it off CLEAN OUT TOOL WARNING Never use your hands to clear a clogged chute assembly Shut off the engine and stay behind its handles until all moving parts have stopped before you unclog or attempt to unclog the chute The chute clean out tool is fastened to the top of the auger housing with a mounting clip The tool is designed to clear a clogged chute assembly NOT...

Page 9: ...spark plug Make certain the metal loop on the end of the spark plug wire inside the rubber boot is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug 2 Ensure that both the auger control and drive control are in the disengaged released position 3 Move the throttle control up to FAST position Insert ignition key into slot Make sure it snaps into place Do not attempt to turn the key NOTE The eng...

Page 10: ...d of any moisture on the engine To help prevent possible starter freeze up proceed as follows Recoil Starter 1 With the engine still running pull the starter rope with a rapid continuous full arm stroke three or four times Pulling the starter rope will produce a loud clattering sound which is not harmful to engine 2 Move the throttle control to the STOP position 3 Remove the ignition key and store...

Page 11: ...nd scoop any snow and ice which has formed in and near the chute assembly 5 Refasten the clean out tool to the mounting clip on the rear of the auger housing reinsert the ignition key and start the engine 6 While standing behind the snow blower engage the auger control for a few seconds to clear any remaining snow and ice from the chute assembly Skid Shoe Adjustment The space between the machine s...

Page 12: ...the augers will not turn check to see if the pins have sheared One set of replacement shear pins has been provided with the snow blower When replacing the pins spray an oil lubricant into the shaft before inserting new pins Auger Shaft At least once a season remove the shear pins on the auger shaft Spray lubricant inside the shaft around the spacers and on the flange bearings found at either end o...

Page 13: ...ward F3 position 3 Drain the gasoline from the snow blower or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap 4 Carefully pivot the snow blower up and forward so that it rests on the auger housing 6 Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow blower by removing the four self tapping screws which secure it 7 Remove the right hand wheel by removing the screw and bell washer which secure it to t...

Page 14: ...il level If the oil reading on the dipstick is below the LOW mark slowly add oil to reach the HIGH level 5 Screw the oil fill cap back into the oil filler tube and tighten it securely 6 Wipe away any spilled oil Changing Engine Oil To avoid engine damage it is important to Check the oil level before each use and after every five hours of operation Change the oil after the first two hours of use an...

Page 15: ... fuel tank is empty and it stops due to a lack of fuel 3 Drain the carburetor by pressing upward on the bowl drain located below the carburetor cover WARNING Do not drain the carburetor when using fuel stabilizer Never use engine or carburetor cleaning products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur NOTE Fuel stabilizer such as STA BIL is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formati...

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