IVT SNWB-163, Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

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Manual instruction | Snow blower
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Augers
The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with •
two shear pins and cotter pins. If you hit a hard
foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower is
designed so that the pins may shear.
If the augers will not turn, check to see if the pins •
have sheared. Replacement shear pins and cotter
pins have been provided with the snow thrower.
When replacing bolts, spray an oil lubricant into
shaft before inserting new pins.
IMPORTANT: NEVER replace the auger shear pins
with standard pins. Any damage to the auger
gearbox or other components as a result of doing
so will not be covered by your snow thrower’s
warranty.
Shave Plate and Skid Shoes
The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom •
of the snow thrower are subject to wear. They
should be checked periodically and replaced when
necessary.
To remove skid shoes, remove four carriage bolts •
and flange lock nuts.
To remove the shave plate, remove the carriage •
bolts and flange lock nuts which attach the shave
plate to the snow thrower housing.
Reassemble the new shave plate, with heads of •
carriage bolts to the inside of the housing. Tighten
securely.
Off- Season Storage
WARNING: Never store the machine or
fuel container indoors where there is an
open flame, spark, or pilot light such as
on water heater, furnace, clothes dryer,
or other Gas appliance.
WARNING: Drain fuel into an approved
container outdoors, away from an Open
flame. Allow engine to cool. Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of
ignition prior to draining fuel. Fuel left in engine
for extended periods deteriorates and will cause
starting problems.
If unit is to be stored over 30 days, prepare for
storage as follows:
Remove gasoline from carburetor and fuel tank •
to prevent gum deposits from forming on these
parts and causing possible malfunction of engine.
Run engine until fuel tank is empty and engine •
stops due to lack of fuel.
Drain carburetor by pressing upward on bowl •
drain, located below the carburetor cover.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative
in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits
during storage. Do not drain carburetor if using
fuel stabilizer.
Wipe equipment with an oiled rag to prevent •
rust
Remove spark plug and pour one ounce of •
engine oil through spark plug hole into cylinder.
Cover spark plug hole with rag. Crank engine several
times to distribute oil. Replace spark plug.
Follow the lubrication recommendations found •
in the Maintenance Section.
Always store the snow thrower in a clean, dry •
area.
NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment
in an unventilated or metal storage shed, care
should be taken to rust proof the equipment.
Using a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, es
pecially any chains, springs, bearings and cables.
Troubleshooting
Engine fails to start
Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel •
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Fill tank with
clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel becomes stale after thirty
days.
Blocked fuel line •
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Clean the fuel line.
Choke/Run button not in the CHOKE position. •
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Move button to CHOKE position.
Faulty spark plug •
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Clean, adjust gap or
replace.
Spark plug wire disconnected. •
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Connect spark
plug wire
Primer button not being used properly. •
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Refer
to the engine manual
Engine runs erratic
Shear pin
Carriage bolt
Shave plate Flange lock nut
Hex nut