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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION

Read these instructions and this man u al in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new snow thrower.

Your new snow thrower has been as sem bled at the factory with the ex cep tion of those parts left unassembled for shipping 
purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., necessary to com plete the as sem bly have been placed in the parts 
bag. To ensure safe and proper operation of your snow thrower, all parts and hard ware you assemble must be tightened 
se cure ly. Use the correct tools as nec es sary to ensure proper tightness.

REMOVE SNOW THROWER FROM CAR TON

1.   Remove all accessible loose parts and parts boxes 

from carton.

2.    Cut down all four corners of carton and lay panels fl at.

3.      Remove all packing materials ex cept plastic tie holding 

speed control rod to lower handle.

4.    Remove snow thrower from carton and check carton 

thor ough ly for ad di tion al 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 and multi-wrench provided in parts bag in the toolbox.

NOTE:

 The multi-wrench may be used for assembly of the 

chute rotator head to snow thrower and making ad just ments 
to the skid plates.

UNFOLD UPPER HANDLE

1.      Raise upper handle to the operating position and tight en 

handle knobs securely.

INSTALL SPEED CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 1 and 2)

1.    Remove plastic tie securing rod to lower handle.

2.    Insert rod into speed control bracket and secure with 

retainer spring.

SPEED CON TROL ROD

SPEED 
CONTROL 
BRACKET

RETAINER 
SPRING

SPEED 

CONTROL 

LEVER

FIG. 2

SPEED
CONTROL 
ROD

HANDLE 
KNOB

LOWER 
HANDLE

PLASTIC TIE

UPPER 
HANDLE

FIG. 1

Summary of Contents for 187879

Page 1: ...R Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away 187879 Rev 1 04 08 04 BY Printed in U S A WARNING Read the Owner s Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructio...

Page 2: ...t on a trailer with a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tankopeningatalltimes untilrefuelingiscomplete Do not use a no...

Page 3: ...y remedy please contact your nearest authorized service center We have competent well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit Please read and retain this manual The ins...

Page 4: ...TENANCE 14 15 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 14 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 16 18 STORAGE 18 TROUBLESHOOTING 19 REPAIR PARTS 20 31 SAFETY RULES 2 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 3 WARRANTY 32 A...

Page 5: ...acking materials except plastic tie holding speed control rod to lower handle 4 Remove snow thrower from carton and check carton thoroughly for additional loose parts HOW TO SET UP YOUR SNOW THROWER T...

Page 6: ...RACTION DRIVE CONTROL LEVER FIG 4 AUGER CONTROL LEVER AUGER CONTROL ROD AUGER CONTROL BRACKET RETAINER SPRING FIG 6 AUGER CONTROL ROD CONTROL ARM RUBBER SLEEVE LOOP OPENING UP FIG 5 INSTALL TRACTION D...

Page 7: ...head on pin and threaded stud of mounting bracket 4 Install 3 8 washer and locknut on threaded stud and tighten securely CHUTE ROTATER HEAD 3 8 WASHER 3 8 LOCKNUT THREADED STUD PIN ROTATER HEAD MOUNT...

Page 8: ...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...

Page 9: ...t and run Remove when snow thrower is not in use Electric start button used for starting the engine Recoil auxiliary starter handle used for starting the engine Primer pumps additional fuel from the c...

Page 10: ...d on the engine Use the choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine Do not use to start a warm engine To engage choke turn knob clockwise Slowly turn knob counterclockwise to disengage FIG 1...

Page 11: ...TOR REMOTE CONTROL LEVER DRIVE SPEED CONTROL LEVER TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL LEVER FIG 16 CAUTION Do not move speed control lever when traction drive control lever is engaged Damage to the snow thrower c...

Page 12: ...should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season SeeStorageInstructions...

Page 13: ...ngine To avoid possible freeze up of the starter proceed as fol lows OPERATION ELECTRIC STARTER 1 Connect the power cord to the engine 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into a three hole grounded...

Page 14: ...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 leve...

Page 15: ...t side wheel may be removed from snow thrower for easier access to the oil drain plug and place ment of a suitable container The unit tilted resting on the frame with the left wheel removed will help...

Page 16: ...e from spark plug and place it wear 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 shoulder shear bolt Install 1 4 20 lock nu...

Page 17: ...nging snow thrower together separate the snow thrower and repeat step 10 Belt must be fully seated in pulley groove when bringing the snow thrower together 12 Install the two 2 hex bolts and lock wash...

Page 18: ...o reach the carburetor Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer ENGINE OIL Drain oil with engine warm and replace with clean en gine oil See ENGINE in the Maintenance section...

Page 19: ...FULL position 1 Move choke to OFF position runs roughly 2 Blockage in fuel line 2 Clean fuel line 3 Stale fuel 3 Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel 4 Water in fuel 4 Drain fuel tank and carbu...

Page 20: ...nty does not apply to the engine or components parts thereof Please refer to the applicable manu facturer s warranty on these items 2 Transportation charges for the movement of any power equipment uni...

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