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SERVICE NOTES

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Page 1: ...ontaining up to 10 ethanol E10 is acceptable for use in this machine The use of any gasoline exceeding 10 ethanol E10 will void the product warranty Please read the owner s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine ...

Page 2: ...e machine Operation 1 Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times 2 Exercise extreme caution when operating on or cross ing gravel drives walks or roads Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic 3 After striking a foreign object stop the engine motor remove the wire from the spark plug disconnect the cord on electric motors thoroughly inspe...

Page 3: ...lity or light Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold on the handles Walk never run 16 Never touch a hot engine or muffler 17 When using your snowthrower for long periods of time in deep snow be aware of snow and ice build up be tween the track components This may cause a loss of performance in the drive system Clean out snow and debris between tracks in regular intervals Clearing a Cl...

Page 4: ...OW THROWER HOUSING YOUSHOULDRECORDBOTHSERIALNUMBERAND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your snow thrower Follow the instructions under Maintenance and Stor age sections of this owner s manual MAINTENANCE 16 17 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 18 20 STORAGE ...

Page 5: ...72250505 1 LOCKNUT 1 4 20 191730 1 SHOULDER BOLT 1 4 20 179829 1 SPRING 184505 1 LOCKNUT 3 8 73800600 3 RETAINER SPRINGS 169675 6 LOCKNUTS 1 4 20 73800400 EXTRA SHEAR BOLTS AND NUTS ROTATOR HEAD MOUNTING CHUTE DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTROL 1 AUGER CONTROL ROD SAFTEY IGNITION KEY S 193071 1 FUEL STABILIZER PACKET 1 MULTI WRENCH 180684 2 FLAT WASHERS 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS 3 8 16 x 2 25 2 HANDLE KNOBS ...

Page 6: ...ls except plastic tie holding speed control rod to lower handle 5 Remove the two 2 plastic ties securing the upper handle to the pallet 6 Remove snow thrower from carton and check carton thoroughly for additional loose parts HOW TO SET UP YOUR SNOW THROWER TOOL BOX See Fig 10 A toolbox is provided on your snow thrower The toolbox is located on top of the belt cover Store the extra shear bolts nuts...

Page 7: ...yl sleeve and spring from bag of parts and retrieve the auger control rod from carton chute tray Slide straight rod end through the small hole in the vinyl sleeve Hook spring in hole in rod end 2 Hook end of spring into control arm with loop opening up as shown See Fig 5 3 Withtopendofrodpositionedunderrightsideofcontrol panel push down on rod and insert end of rod into hole in auger control brack...

Page 8: ...hten securely CHUTE ROTATOR HEAD 3 8 WASHER 3 8 LOCKNUT THREADED STUD PIN ROTATOR HEAD MOUNTING BRACKET CHUTE BRACKET FIG 7 ALIGN BEFORE TIGHTENING LOCKNUT INSTALL CHUTE DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTROL See Figs 8 and 9 1 Install remote cable bracket to discharge chute with 5 16 18 carriage bolt and 5 16 18 locknut as shown Tighten securely 2 Install remote cable eyelet to chute deflector with 1 4 20shoul...

Page 9: ...s Save this manual for future reference These symbols may appear on your snow thrower or in literature supplied with the product Learn and understand their meaning FORWARD PRIMER IGNITION KEY INSERT TO START AND RUN PULL OUT TO STOP READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE OF THIS PRODUCT KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE DANGER OR WARNING REVERSE SNOW DISCHARG...

Page 10: ...rower with the engine off Safety ignition key must be inserted for the engine to start and run Remove when snow thrower is not in use Electric start button used for starting the engine Recoil auxiliary starterhandle usedforstartingengine Primer pumps additional fuel from the carburetor to the cylinder for use when starting a cold engine Choke Control used for starting a cold engine LH and RH turn ...

Page 11: ...ewheel control into FREEWHEELposition SeeFig 11 andheightadjustment locator into TRANSPORT MODE position See Fig 12 Pull freewheel control out to FREEWHEEL position Set height adjustment into TRANSPORT MODE To reengage transmission push control back in FREEWHEEL POSITION FIG 11 TRANSMISSION ENGAGED SET HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT See Figs 12 13 Your snow thrower is equipped with a foot controlled height adj...

Page 12: ...b clockwise to disengage WARNING Ifthedischargechuteorau ger become clogged shut off engine andwaitforallmovingpartstostop Use the clean out tool NOT YOUR HANDS to unclog the chute and or auger The DIRECTION in which snow is to be thrown is controlled by the discharge chute control lever Tochangethedischargechuteposition pressdownward on discharge chute control lever and move lever left or right u...

Page 13: ... conditions such as a paved driveway or sidewalk place skid plates in the highest position lowest scraper clearance to give a 1 8 clearance between the scraper bar and the ground Use a middle position if the surface to be cleared is uneven NOTE It is not recommended to operate the snow thrower overgravelorrockysurfaces Objectssuchasgravel rocks or other debris can easily be picked up and thrown by...

Page 14: ...hat can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness WARNING Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame CAUTION Alcohol blended fuels called gaso hol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and forma tion of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine prob...

Page 15: ...ove the choke control to the OFF posi tion Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes Engine will not develop full power until it has reached normal operat ing temperature WARM START RECOIL STARTER Follow the steps above keeping the choke in the OFF position DO NOT push the primer BEFORE STOPPING Run the engine for a few minutes to help dry off any mois ture on the engine IF RECOIL STARTER HAS ...

Page 16: ...ked at least once each season Once a year you should replace the spark plug and check belts for wear A new spark plug will help your engine run better and last longer Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual NOTE Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer OEM parts to service this unit Failure to do so can cause the unit to malfunction and pose a risk of injury to the operator BEFORE EACH USE ...

Page 17: ...ny oil trapped inside the engine See TO REMOVE TRACKS in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual 1 Remove safety ignition key and disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug Place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug 2 Clean area around drain plug 3 Remove drain plug and drain oil in a suitable container 4 Install drain plug and tighten securely 5 Wipe off any spilled oil...

Page 18: ... Place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug 3 Align hole in auger hub with hole in auger shaft and install a new 1 4 20 x 2 shear bolt Install 1 4 20 lock nut and tighten securely CAUTION Do not substitute Use only original equipment shear bolts as supplied with your snow thrower 4 Insert safety ignition key and reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug IMPELLER SHEAR BOLTS The impel...

Page 19: ...elt s be replaced by a service center department NOTE It is recommended that both the auger and traction drive belt be replaced at the same time The V belts on your snow thrower are of special construc tion and should be replaced by original equipment manu facturer OEM belts available from your nearest service center department Using other than OEM belts can cause personal injury or damage to the ...

Page 20: ...O ADJUST CABLE TENSION See Fig 29 Adjust cable tension by turning the adjuster turn buckle located on the right hand cable Grasp the long section tightly and turn the short section to lengthen the adjuster Adjust until cable is snug ADJUSTER TURN BUCKLE FIG 29 ENGINE SPEED Never tamper with the engine governor which is factory set for proper engine speed Overspeeding the engine above the factory h...

Page 21: ... system of an engine while in storage Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and letting it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in min imizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to...

Page 22: ... or clogged muffler 4 Clean or replace muffler Engine idles or runs roughly 1 Choke is in FULL position 1 Move choke to OFF position 2 Blockage in fuel line 2 Clean fuel line 3 Stale fuel 3 Empty fuel tank carburetor refill with fresh clean gasoline 4 Water in fuel 4 Empty fuel tank carburetor refill with fresh clean gasoline 5 Carburetor is in need of adjustment or overhaul 5 Contact an authorize...

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