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CONGRATULATIONS

 on your purchase of a new snow 

thrower.  It has been designed, engineered and man u fac -

tured to give best possible dependability and per for mance.
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily 

remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service 

center.  We have competent, well-trained tech ni cians and 

the proper tools to service or repair this unit.
Please read and retain this manual.  The instructions will 

enable you to assemble and maintain your snow thrower 

prop er ly.  Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”.

SERIAL NUMBER: ___________________________

DATE OF PURCHASE:  _______________________

THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND 

ON A DECAL ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE SNOW 

THROWER HOUSING.

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND 

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” sec tions of this own er’s manual.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..................................... 15

MAINTENANCE ..................................................... 15-16

SERVICE AND AD JUST MENTS ........................... 17-19

STORAGE ................................................................... 20

TROU BLE SHOOT ING ................................................ 21

SAFETY RULES ........................................................ 2-3

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................ 3

ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION ............................... 5-7

OPERATION ............................................................ 8-14

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline Capacity

  0.71 Gallons (2,7 Liters)

and Type:

 

Unleaded Regular only

Oil Type

  

SAE 30 (above 50°F)

(API SJ–SN):

 

SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30 (32° to 50°F)

  

SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

Oil Capacity:

 

32 Ounces (0,9 Liters)

Spark Plug:

 F6RTC

Gap:

 

0.030" (0,762 mm)

6.  When cleaning, repairing or inspecting the snow 

thrower, stop the engine and make certain the collector/

impeller and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect 

the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the 

plug to prevent someone from accidentally starting the 

engine.

7.  Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting 

the engine and for transporting the snow thrower in or 

out of the building. Open the outside doors; exhaust 

fumes are dangerous.

8.  Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes.
9.  Never operate the snow thrower without proper guards, 

and other safety protective devices in place and working.

10. Never direct the discharge toward people or areas 

where property damage can occur.  Keep children and 

others away.

11. Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting 

to clear snow at too fast a rate.

12. Never operate the machine at high transport speeds 

on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when 

operating in reverse.

13.  Disengage power to the collector/impeller when snow 

thrower is transported or not in use.

14. Use only attachments and accessories approved by 

the manufacturer of the snow thrower (such as wheel 

weights, counterweights, or cabs).

15.  Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility 

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.

Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute

Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge 

chute is the most common cause of injury associated with 

snow throwers. Never use your hand to clean out the dis-

charge chute.  To clear the chute:
1.  SHUT THE ENGINE OFF!
2.  Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller blades have  

stopped rotating.

3.  Always use a clean-out tool, not your hands.

Maintenance and Storage

1.  Check shear bolts and other bolts at frequent intervals 

for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe 

working condition.

2.  Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside 

a building where ignition sources are present such as 

hot water heaters, space heaters, or clothes dryers. 

Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.

3.  Always refer to operator’s manual for important details 

if the snow thrower is to be stored for an extended 

period.

4.  Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as  

necessary.

5.  Run the machine a few minutes after throwing snow 

to prevent freeze-up of the collector/impeller.

Summary of Contents for ST 3368P

Page 1: ...for use in this machine The use of any gasoline exceeding 10 ethanol E10 will void the product warranty ST 3368P Operator s Manual 115 75 44 27 Rev 2 12 20 17 TH SR Printed in U S A WARNING Read this Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions Failure to do so can result in serious injury ...

Page 2: ...otectors to avoid damage to hearing 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 electr...

Page 3: ...engine and for transporting the snow thrower in or out of the building Open the outside doors exhaust fumes are dangerous 8 Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes 9 Neveroperatethesnowthrowerwithoutproperguards andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceandworking 10 Never direct the discharge toward people or areas where property damage can occur Keep children and others away 11 Do not over...

Page 4: ...WRENCH 1 LOCKNUT 5 16 18 1 CARRIAGE BOLT 5 16 18 x 5 8 1 LOCKNUT 1 4 20 1 SHOULDER BOLT 1 4 20 1 SPRING 6 SHEAR BOLTS 1 4 20 x 1 3 4 6 LOCKNUTS 1 4 20 2 FLAT WASHERS 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS 3 8 16 x 2 25 2 HANDLE KNOBS UHMW SKID PLATES 4 CARRIAGE BOLT 5 16 18 x 1 00 4 LARGE FLANGE NUT 5 16 18 2 SKID PLATE 1 NYLON WASHER ...

Page 5: ...pped 4 Remove all packing materials 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...

Page 6: ...TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD FIG 3 PLASTIC TIE FIG 4 TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL LEVER TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD INSTALL AUGER CONTROL ROD See Figs 5 and 6 The auger control rod is installed on the snow thrower 1 Remove plastic tie securing auger control rod to lower handle See Fig 5 2 Push down on the auger control rod and bring top end of rod up between the metal console and plastic console cover at r...

Page 7: ...acket aligned position chute rotator head on pin and threaded stud of mounting bracket 4 Install 3 8 washer and locknut on threaded stud and tighten 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 ...

Page 8: ...arn and understand their meaning FORWARD READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE OF THIS PRODUCT KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE DANGER OR WARNING REVERSE PRIMER SNOW DISCHARGE TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL DISENGAGED ENGAGED DANGER KEEP FEET AWAY DANGER KEEP HANDS AWAY DO NOT PLACE HANDS NEAR BLADES DANGER REMOVE SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE READ ...

Page 9: ...dle used for starting the engine 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 ON OFF switch used to STOP the engine Throttle used to select FAST or SLOW engine speeds MEETS A N S I SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our snow throwers conform to the standards of the American National Standards Institute TRACTION ...

Page 10: ...lector and increase the distance Move lever back to lower the deflector and decrease the distance Be sure lever springs back and locks into desired position The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes which canresultinsevereeyedamage Alwayswear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your snow thrower or performing any adjust ments or repairs We recom...

Page 11: ...ger control lever to the handle to clear snow from the auger hous ing and the discharge chute CLEAN OUT TOOL FIG 16 MOUNTING CLIP DISCHARGE CHUTE AUGER CONTROL LEVER FIG 15 DRIVE SPEED CONTROL LEVER TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL LEVER FIG 17 TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD See Fig 17 SELF PROPELLING forward and reverse movement of the snow thrower is controlled by the traction drive control lever located on...

Page 12: ...overgravelorrockysurfaces Objectssuchasgravel rocks or other debris can easily be picked up and thrown by the impeller which can cause serious personal injury property damage or damage to the snow thrower If snow thrower must be operated over gravel surface use extra caution and be sure skid plates are adjusted to lowest highest scraper clearance position 1 Shut off engine and wait for all moving ...

Page 13: ...OFF switch in ON position 4 Move choke control to FULL position 5 Push the primer three 3 times NOTE Over priming may cause flooding preventing the engine from starting If you do flood the engine wait a few minutes before attempting to start and DO NOT push the primer 6 Connect the extension cord to the engine 7 Plug the other end of the extension cord into a three hole grounded 120 Volt A C recep...

Page 14: ...ce the width of snow removal by overlapping previous path and moving slowly Keep engine clean and clear of snow during use This will help air flow and extend engine life After snow throwing is completed allow engine to run for a few minutes to melt snow and ice off the engine Clean the entire snow thrower thoroughly after each use and wipe dry so it is ready for next use WARNING Do not operate sno...

Page 15: ...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 1 Check engine oil level 2 Check for loose fasteners 3 Checkcontrolstobesuretheyarefunctioningproperly LUBRICATION Keep your snow thrower well lubricated See LUBRICATI...

Page 16: ...ner 4 Install drain plug and tighten securely 5 Wipe off any spilled oil from snow thrower and engine 6 Install left wheel if removed for draining oil Be sure to install wheel pin and retainer pin into proper hole in wheel axle See TO REMOVE WHEELS in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual 7 Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine 8 Refill engine w...

Page 17: ...th two 2 capscrew shear bolts and hex nuts Should a foreign object or ice become lodged in the impeller the capscrews are designed to break preventing damage to any other com ponents If impeller does not turn when auger control lever is engaged check to see if the capscrews have sheared To replace the capscrew shear bolts 1 Disengage all controls and move throttle control to STOP position Wait for...

Page 18: ... 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 snow thrower WARNING Belt replacement requires separatio...

Page 19: ...verned high speed needs adjusting contact a service center depart ment which has the proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments TO REMOVE WHEELS See Fig 25 Remove the wheel pin and retainer pin and remove wheel from axle NOTE To seal punctures or prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dr...

Page 20: ... 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 21: ...ffler 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 authorized service center department Excessive vib...

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