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Specifications
Features
Dimensions and Weights
* Max snow throwing distance in forward direction and varies with
conditions and snow.
** Operating time will vary depending on the depth and weight of the
snow.
Engine Design and Performance
Maintenance
Type
A
AS
AM
AC Electric start
O
Remote chute controls
O
O
Manual chute control lever
O
GC190 4-stroke OHC engine
O
O
O
Throws snow up to 32 feet
O
O
O
Type
A
AS
AM
Length
49.6 in (1,260 mm)
Width
20.9 in (530 mm)
Overall height
40.6 in (1,030 mm)
Dry weight
88.8 lb
(40.3 kg)
93.0 lb
(42.2 kg)
81.6 lb
(37 kg)
Snow clearing area
(W x H)
19.7 x 12.0 in (500 x 306 mm)
Clearing capacity
55 US short (50 metric) tons/hour
Max. snow throwing
distance*
32.8 ft (10 m)
Continuous
operating time**
1.0 hr
Model
GC190
Type
4-stroke, overhead-cam,
single-cylinder, air-cooled
Displacement
11.4 cu in (187 cc)
Bore and stroke
2.71 x 1.97 in (69.0 x 50.0 mm)
Compression ratio
8.5:1
Ignition system
Transistorized magneto
Starting system
HS720A and AM: recoil (pull start)
HS720AS: AC electric or recoil (pull start)
Item
Description
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Fuel
Unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane rating of 86 or higher containing
no more than 10% ethanol by volume
Capacity: 1.2 US qt (1.1 L)
to prevent
fuel-related problems
Engine Oil
SAE 5W-30, API SJ or later
Capacity: 0.61 qt (0.58 L)*
Spark Plug
Type: NGK - BPR5ES
Gap: 0.028 ~ 0.031 in (0.7 ~ 0.8 mm)
Valve
clearance
(cold)
Intake: 0.15 ± 0.04 mm
Exhaust: 0.20 ± 0.04 mm
Shop
manual
*
Actual amount will vary due to residual oil in the engine. Always
use the dipstick to confirm the actual level (
